Privacy policy
DRAFTTop1Care Pty Ltd ('we', 'us', 'our') handles your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). This policy also reflects confidentiality requirements under the Aged Care Act 1997 and the NDIS Act 2013.
1. What we collect
We collect only the minimum information needed to provide safe, compliant care: identity details (name, date of birth, address, contact methods), service-relevant health information (medical history, medications, allergies, My Aged Care / NDIS numbers), emergency contacts and representatives, and records generated by service delivery (visit notes, risk assessments, receipts).
2. How we use it
- Assess and design your personalised care plan and match you with appropriate workers.
- Communicate where necessary with your nominated family, My Aged Care, the NDIA, your GP and multidisciplinary team.
- Issue invoices and service records, and meet reporting obligations to funders and regulators.
- Continuously improve service quality and ensure safety and compliance.
3. When we disclose information
We do not sell, rent, or use your personal information for marketing without your consent. We may lawfully disclose information: with your express consent to family, clinicians or representatives; where required by law or court order; to regulators and law enforcement such as the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, the NDIS Commission, or the Police; or to prevent a serious threat to your life, health or that of another person.
4. Storage and security
Your information is stored on secure cloud infrastructure hosted within Australia, with role-based access controls and multi-factor authentication. Our team receives annual privacy and information security training, and we contractually require third-party suppliers to apply equivalent safeguards.
5. Your rights
- You may request access to, and correction of, the information we hold about you.
- You may withdraw consent at any time; this may affect our ability to continue providing certain services.
- If you are dissatisfied with our response, you may complain to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) on 1300 363 992.
6. Contact us
For all privacy matters please contact: [email protected] · 1300 025 938
