IntroductionHealth information is considered one of the most sensitive types of personal information. For this reason, the Privacy Act 1988 provides additional protections regarding its processing. For example, a counseling organization generally requires a client's consent before it can collect their health information. The Privacy Act regulates how these organizations collect and handle personal information, including health information. It also includes provisions which generally allow a person to access information held about them. The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) ​​also regulates the processing of health information contained in an individual's electronic health record. The Privacy Act 1988 The Privacy Act 1988 is an Australian law that regulates the processing of individuals' personal data. This includes the collection, use, storage and disclosure of personal information, in this case information obtained, used and stored by consultants. The Privacy Amendment Act introduces many significant changes to the Privacy Act. While these changes will not begin until March 12th ...