Most healthcare practices assume their privacy and consent processes are compliant until they are tested.
Privacy, consent and the compliant practice: What the Privacy Act reforms mean for your clinic now
Recent changes to the Privacy Act 1988, along with increasing scrutiny under Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) advertising requirements and evolving Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) guidelines, mean that many clinics are now operating with outdated policies, inconsistent processes and gaps between what they say and what they actually do.
This is not just a compliance issue. It directly impacts:
- how your practice handles patient information
- how consent is obtained and documented
- how your services are promoted; and
- how risk is managed across your systems
Many practices are unknowingly exposed because their privacy policies, consent forms and internal processes no longer reflect current legal obligations or how their clinic actually operates.
This webinar covers:
- What the 2024 Privacy Act reforms mean in practice for healthcare clinics
- How AHPRA advertising restrictions and TGA guidelines impact your communications
- Common gaps in consent processes and patient information handling
- Where outdated privacy policies and website terms are exposing your practice to risk
- How to align your systems, documentation and processes
What this means for your practice
If your privacy and consent frameworks are not up to date:
- your policies may no longer reflect current legal obligations
- your processes may be inconsistent with how your clinic operates in practice
- your patient communications may expose you to regulatory scrutiny (including AHPRA and TGA requirements)
- there may be gaps between what your documentation says and what actually happens day-to-day
- your systems may not withstand review if they are tested
This webinar is for you if you:
- are unsure whether your consent processes are compliant
- may be relying on outdated privacy policies or website terms without realising it
- want confidence that your approach to privacy, AHPRA and TGA requirements is aligned with current expectations
- want to reduce risk and strengthen how your clinic operates to build the value of your practice
By the end of this session, you will:
- understand how recent privacy and advertising changes impact your practice in practical terms;
- identify gaps between your policies, processes and day-to-day operations;
- learn how to align your systems, documentation and consent processes;
- gain clarity on how to reduce risk and improve consistency across your practice; and
- understand what a compliant, well-structured practice looks like, and how that supports sustainable growth
Book a complimentary call about your privacy and consent framework with You Legal Senior Lawyer
Daniela Cecere-Palazzo to discuss your current documents, where your gaps are and what to do next.
Book your complimentary call with Daniela
Prefer to read? Our article covering everything in this session is on the blog.
Read: Privacy law changes for medical practices in Australia