Privacy Policy
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MY HEALTH FOR LIFE PRIVACY POLICY SUMMARY
Introduction
The My health for life initiative, managed by Diabetes Australia and mandated by Queensland Health, is committed to safeguarding your privacy in alignment with the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles (‘APPs’). Our privacy policy explains how we handle your personal, sensitive and health information to deliver and improve our services effectively.
THE TYPE OF INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect information that helps us deliver the initiative including:
Personal information –your name, age, gender and contact details and other identifiers.
Sensitive information includes health details, racial or ethnic origin, political opinions or affiliations, religious beliefs, philosophical beliefs, and other categories collected with consent or as permitted by law.
WHY DO WE COLLECT YOUR INFORMATION
The initiative aims to promote healthier lifestyles through risk assessment, behaviour modification.
Information collected is essential for delivering these services and includes contact details, health information and medical history.
HOW WE COLLECT AND USE YOUR INFORMATION
We collect information directly from participants through various means, including our website, direct communications, and initiative participation. Information is used to provide and improve services, inform participants of relevant opportunities, and comply with legal obligations.
YOUR RIGHTS
Participants may choose not to provide certain information, interact anonymously, or use pseudonyms where practicable for website or sites administered by My health for life. However, providing personal and sensitive information is necessary for full initiative participation and benefit.
Participants can opt out of receiving communication from us at any time. Promotional communication will include instructions for opting out.
Participants have the right to access and correct their personal information. Requests can be made to our Privacy Officer, and we strive to process them promptly, subject to legal exceptions.
We will need to verify your identity when you request access to your personal information.
WHO DO WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION WITH
Information may be shared with third party contractors performing specialised functions on our behalf under strict conditions to ensure privacy compliance. Information is not disclosed to other parties without your consent unless required by law.
HOW DO WE PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION
We employ robust security measures to protect information from misuse, unauthorized access, and loss. Our commitment extends to ensuing the security for information during collection, processing, storage and destruction.
USE OF COOKIES
Our website uses cookies for functionality and statistical analysis. You may disable cookies, though some website features may be limited.
COMPLAINTS AND INQUIRIES
For concerns about our handling of personal information, or for more information about our privacy practices, please contact our Privacy Officer.
Contact Information
Privacy Officer, Diabetes Australia
Email: Privacy@diabetesaustralia.com.au
Postal Address:
My Health For Life
Privacy Officer
GPO Box 9824 Brisbane, Qld 4001
Policy updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. The latest version will be on our website.
