Privacy Policy and Student Data

Cairnmillar is committed to following the Australian Privacy Principles and the APP Guidelines. You can view our Privacy Statement here.

Your data and information is also protected under your enrolment conditions.

For information on how to view or correct the personal data we hold see: https://my.cairnmillar.edu.au/knowledgebase/change-of-address-or-student-contact-details/

Research Data

Research Data is protected and must be collected and used ethically. For more information on Human Research Ethics see the HREC and Thesis Resources section, consult your Research Handbook or contact your thesis supervisor or Course Coordinators.

Health Records Act: Clinical and Placement Data

Additional data management requirements apply to Health Records, this includes case notes.

In the Cairnmillar Clinic these records and their management are defined in the Clinical Governance Handbook. Contact your supervisor or the Director of Clinical Services for a copy or any further information.

While you are on placement you may need to manage health records under our policies and procedures and under the placement providers’ policies. This should be part of your Form A agreement and will be revisited multiple times during your placement. If you have any questions about health records contact your placement supervisor, your placement coordinator for more information as soon as possible.

There are both legal and ethical obligations for you to keep good records and case notes, and for you to make and keep these in a timely and secure manner.