Privacy Policy Statement

Shellharbour Medical Centre is bound by the Federal Privacy Act, the Australian Privacy Principles and complies with the NSW Privacy and Personal Information Act.

Social Media Policy

Social Media is the general term used for internet based sites that promote the sharing of information.

Social media includes; but not limited to such sites as Facebook, YouTube, blogs, forums, Instagram, wikis, skype, emails, websites and SMS.

Shellharbour Medical Centre abides by the legal, ethical and professional obligations required for registered health practitioners as set out in the National Boards’ respective Code of Conduct, Advertising Guidelines and the Australian Health practitioner Regulation Agency.

When sending information to patients, health organizations’ or third parties by email, staff are aware of their obligations under the Privacy Act and take reasonable steps to protect both the information transmitted and the privacy of the individual.