PRIVACY POLICY
Dr Neil Vanza is committed to providing quality services and protecting your privacy. This policy outlines his ongoing obligations regarding how your Personal Information is managed.
Dr Vanza complies with the National Privacy Principles (NPPs) set out in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the Privacy Act). The NPPs govern the collection, use, disclosure, storage, security, and disposal of your Personal Information. You can find a copy of the Australian Privacy Principles on the Office of the Federal Privacy Commissioner’s website: www.privacy.gov.au.
What is Personal Information and Why Is It Collected?
Personal Information is any information or opinion that identifies an individual. Examples include your name, address, email, phone, and fax numbers.
This information is collected through this website, www.drneilvanza.com, and sometimes from third parties. Dr Vanza does not guarantee the privacy practices of third-party websites or services.
Your Personal Information is collected primarily to provide you with medical and related services. It may also be used for related secondary purposes that you would reasonably expect.
Where appropriate, Dr Vanza will inform you why your Personal Information is being collected and how it will be used.
Sensitive Information
Sensitive Information includes data such as racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, criminal record, or health information.
Dr Vanza will only use Sensitive Information:
- For the primary purpose it was collected
- For a directly related secondary purpose
- With your consent or where required or authorised by law
Third Parties
Whenever reasonable, Dr Vanza collects Personal Information directly from you. However, sometimes information is provided by third parties. In such cases, reasonable steps will be taken to inform you of the source.
Disclosure of Personal InformationYour Personal Information may be disclosed:
- To third parties with your consent
- Where required or authorised by law
Security of Personal Information
Your Personal Information is stored securely to protect it from misuse, loss, unauthorized access, modification, or disclosure.
When your information is no longer needed, reasonable steps will be taken to destroy or permanently de-identify it. Client files are generally retained for a minimum of 7 years, in accordance with professional standards.
Access to Your Personal Information
You may request access to your Personal Information and ask for corrections if needed. Please contact Dr Vanza in writing to do so.
There is no charge for access requests, but an administrative fee may apply for copies of your information.
To protect your privacy, identification may be required before access is granted.
Maintaining the Quality of Your Personal Information
Dr Vanza strives to keep your Personal Information accurate, complete, and up-to-date. Please notify us promptly if your details change or are incorrect.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time and will always be available on the website.
Privacy Policy Complaints and EnquiriesIf you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.
