Health Records Act 2001 (Victoria)

The Health Records Act 2001 (Victoria) sets out how health information must be handled by healthcare providers and organizations. It ensures your health records are kept confidential, accurate, and secure. The Act gives patients rights to access and correct their records and sets standards for sharing health information appropriately. It aims to protect your privacy while allowing necessary information to be shared for your healthcare, research, or legal purposes. Overall, it promotes responsible management of health data to support safe and effective medical care in Victoria.