Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01571:reg:14
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01571
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 14
Character Range: 21650–23034

14  Miscellaneous

        (1)  Paper copies of claims information contained in the Medicare Benefits claims database or the Pharmaceutical Benefits claims database may be made where reasonably necessary for a lawful purpose. However, paper copies may not be made of the complete or a major proportion of either the Medicare Benefits claims database or the Pharmaceutical Benefits claims database. Paper copies of information must not be made for the purpose of circumventing the requirements of this instrument.

        (2)  Services Australia and the Secretary of the Department of Health must keep the Australian Information Commissioner informed, in a manner approved by the Australian Information Commissioner, of any arrangements that Services Australia or the Department of Health make in relation to any delegation or authorisations given that are associated with the implementation of this instrument.

        (3)  Services Australia and the Department of Health shall take reasonable steps to make all staff aware of the need to protect the privacy of individuals in relation to claims information and of the content of this instrument.

        (4)  To the extent that this instrument imposes more specific obligations than the Privacy Act or the secrecy provisions of legislation relating to Services Australia and the Department of Health, this instrument prevails.