Ipp 11: Releasing Information

Comcare Australia may not release information to any third parties EXCEPT:

• Where the claimant has been made aware, or would usually be aware, that a release to that third party may occur.

• With the claimant's consent.

• To prevent a serious and imminent threat to a person's life or health.

• Where the release is required or authorised by law. (This includes where it is released to the employing Agency under Section 59 of the CERC Act.)

• Where it is necessary for the enforcement of criminal or revenue law (in which case a note of the release must be made on file).

Once information has been disclosed to a third party, there is then an obligation on that party not to use or disclose the information for any other purpose than that for which it was given.