Anthony Hansen Counselling is committed to providing you with quality services (by phone or zoom) to support you.
1. I understand that Anthony Hansen Counselling:
a. will document notes of our meetings and communications;
b. may exchange (after I give my consent) my personal or health information with third parties external to Anthony Hansen Counselling.
2. I am not obliged to agree to the exchange of any information with third parties but understand that sharing my information may assist in the provision of service or support.
3. My personal or health information will be treated as confidential and in a way which complies with the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (NSW) and/or the Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002 (NSW), as well as Anthony Hansen Counselling's Privacy and Confidentiality policy.
4. I understand that Anthony Hansen Counselling may disclose my personal or health information without my consent in certain circumstances, including where:
a. the information is connected to proceedings before a court or tribunal, including in response to a subpoena or notice to produce;
b. Anthony Hansen Counselling reasonably believe the disclosure would prevent or lessen a serious and imminent threat to the life or health of a person (that is, me or a third person);
c. the information is reasonably necessary for law enforcement purposes; d. Anthony Hansen Counselling is required to comply with mandatory reporting requirements.
5. I have a right to make a formal complaint if I am dissatisfied with the way in which my personal and/or health information is collected, stored, used or disclosed.
6. This acknowledgment remains in force until Anthony Hansen Counselling closes my file (unless I advise otherwise).
