{"id":3250,"date":"2026-06-01T13:17:03","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T13:17:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clocktowermedical.com.au\/?page_id=3250"},"modified":"2026-06-06T13:00:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T13:00:26","slug":"privacy-policy-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/clocktowermedical.com.au\/index.php\/privacy-policy-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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OUR POLICIES<\/div>\r\n

Privacy Policy<\/h1>\r\n
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\r\n Clocktower Medical Practice is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining\r\n the confidentiality of your personal and health information.\r\n <\/p>\r\n

\r\n We comply with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)\r\n and relevant health records legislation.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

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\r\n What Information Do We Collect?<\/summary>\r\n
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We may collect your name, date of birth, address, contact details, emergency contact details, Medicare number and relevant health fund information.<\/p>\r\n

We may also collect medical information including medical history, medications, allergies, adverse events, immunisations, social history, family history and risk factors.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n

\r\n How Do We Collect Your Information?<\/summary>\r\n
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We collect information when you register as a patient, attend appointments, communicate with us by phone or email, or use our online services.<\/p>\r\n

We may also receive information from My Health Record, hospitals, specialists, pathology providers, diagnostic imaging providers and other healthcare professionals involved in your care.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n

\r\n Why Do We Collect Your Information?<\/summary>\r\n
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We collect your information to provide safe and effective healthcare, maintain accurate medical records, arrange referrals and investigations, communicate with you about your healthcare, process billing and meet legal and regulatory requirements.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n

\r\n Who May Receive Your Information?<\/summary>\r\n
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Your information may be shared with healthcare providers involved in your care, when preparing referrals on your behalf, or where required or authorised by law.<\/p>\r\n

We may also disclose information when necessary to prevent a serious threat to life, health or safety, or for mandatory public health reporting.<\/p>\r\n

We will not disclose your information to third parties for marketing purposes or overseas without your consent unless permitted by law.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n

\r\n Access to Your Medical Records<\/summary>\r\n
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You may request access to your medical records at any time. Requests must be made in writing and will be assessed in accordance with applicable privacy legislation.<\/p>\r\n

Administrative fees may apply for processing and providing copies of records.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n

\r\n Privacy Complaints<\/summary>\r\n
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If you have concerns regarding the handling of your personal information, please contact our Practice Manager.<\/p>\r\n

Email:<\/strong> feedback@clocktowermedicalcentre.com.au<\/p>\r\n

Phone:<\/strong> (02) 9715 1888<\/p>\r\n

We aim to acknowledge and respond to privacy concerns within 7 business days.<\/p>\r\n

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner at www.oaic.gov.au or on 1300 363 992.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Need Assistance?<\/h2>\r\n

If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact our Practice Manager.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Email<\/strong>
feedback@clocktowermedicalcentre.com.au<\/p>\r\n

Phone<\/strong>
(02) 9715 1888<\/p>\r\n

Practice Address<\/strong>
Shop 2, 266 Burwood Road, Burwood NSW 2134<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

\r\n CONTACT US<\/a>\r\n

We aim to respond within 7 business days.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n