Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00099:section:64
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00099
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 64
Character Range: 117281–118572

64  Collection, use and disclosure in the case of a serious threat
 (1) A participant in the My Health Record system is authorised to collect, use and disclose health information included in a registered healthcare recipient's My Health Record if:
 (a) the participant reasonably believes that:
 (i) the collection, use or disclosure is necessary to lessen or prevent a serious threat to an individual's life, health or safety; and
 (ii) it is unreasonable or impracticable to obtain the healthcare recipient's consent to the collection, use or disclosure; and
 (b) unless the participant is the System Operator—the participant advises the System Operator of the matters in paragraph (a); and
 (c) the collection, use or disclosure occurs not later than 5 days after that advice is given.
 (2) A participant in the My Health Record system is authorised to collect, use and disclose health information included in a healthcare recipient's My Health Record if the participant reasonably believes that the collection, use or disclosure by the participant is necessary to lessen or prevent a serious threat to public health or public safety.
 (3) Subsections (1) and (2) do not authorise a participant in the My Health Record system to collect, use or disclose healthcare recipient‑only notes.