Legislative Medicals: Release of Information

The collection and release of information is currently very topical across corporate Australia, and we thought it a timely opportunity to explain our obligations as a primary healthcare provider and our role in the release of information. 
 
The legislative bodies that govern Rail, Commercial Drivers and QLD Coal Board medicals clearly stipulate what information we can and cannot release to a third party – as defined by the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). 
 
For a legislated medical, each individual standard states we cannot release candidate health information back to the client. In these circumstances, the legislation is very clear that we are to inform the client of the outcome of the medical only. 
 
There are exceptions to the rule, and if you are one of these clients, we do not anticipate the information you receive back will change.
 
As you might appreciate, protecting every candidate’s private information is integral to our operations. A data breach of any nature is not in keeping with best practice and we must adhere to the legislation and guidelines by which we are bound to protect candidate data to the best of our ability.
 
We appreciate your understanding with these matters. 
 
If you have any questions pertaining to the release of legislated medicals, please do not hesitate to contact us at privacy@sonichealthplus.com.au and we can assist you further.