The types of data you are collecting
There are different types of data you are collecting and they have different levels of security requirements.
Skye Hazelton
10/9/20231 min read
1. Personal Data
Personal Data is information that can identify someone.
Includes: name, signature, address, phone number, DOB, employment information, images, IP address, voice recognition, facial recognition, location (GPS) tracking
Does not include business phone numbers, culture, gender or occupation.
2. Sensitive Data
This is a subset of personal data that includes information about a person's beliefs, association memberships, health information, opinions, sexual orientation, and criminal records.
NB: this requires a higher level of security than personal data.
3. Health Data
As a CAM practitioner, the data you collect about your client constitutes, under the Privacy Act 1988, as Health Information.
Health Data is a type of Sensitive Data. Includes: information about health of a person at any time.
NB: Health data has higher sensitivity than personal information. That means it requires higher security levels.
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This is not legal advice.
This is a guide only, please seek independent advice regarding your situation.