The Health Information Privacy Code

This workshop provides participants with an overview of the Health Information Privacy Code and is particularly suited to people employed in the health sector or interfacing with the health sector.

This session also incorporates examples and issues particular to the mental health sector.

On request the workshop may be extended to discuss privacy and the mental health area specifically.

Topics covered include:

  • Key concepts and definitions
  • Applying the health information privacy rules
  • Practical compliance with the Code and relevant legislation
  • Access to information and disclosing health information
  • Dealing with difficult access/correction requests and complants
  • Health Act and children's rights
  • Interface with the Official Information Act
  • Security of information

Time: 9.00 am - 1.00 pm
Fee: $195 (includes GST)

Dates for 2010:

Wellington


14 April; 16 June; 4 August; 6 October

Auckland


 15 April; 17 June; 5 August; 7 October 

Christchurch

16 April; 6 August

Venues


Auckland: The Auckland venue depends on the number of participants.  We will advise you of the venue address closer to the workshop date
Wellington: Level 4, 109-111 Featherston Street
Christchurch: Level 4, 133 Victoria Street, Christchurch


To register for a workshop contact us on (04) 474 7590 or email sharon.newton@privacy.org.nz or download a registration form below.