AMA(SA) PRIVACY POLICY

The AMA(SA) respects and upholds members rights to privacy protection under the National Privacy Principles contained in the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000. This policy describes how the AMA(SA) manages personal information held about members. Personal information means any information that may be used to identify an individual.

The AMA(SA) collects and uses information about members to perform our duties as a membership organisation.
The uses include: -

•To represent members interests with government and municipal authorities dealing with medical or health matters and services;
•To provide newsletters and relevant information to members concerning the medical profession, clinical and political issues, and services to members;
•To run the affairs of the association on behalf of members which includes provision of annual reports and the opportunity to vote in elections for office bearers;
• To assist in providing services to members for personal benefit or for the benefit of their medical practice.
• Information about members which is not in the public domain will not be forwarded to third parties without members’ approval
• Membership of the AMA(SA) includes membership of AMA Ltd and as such member details will be provided to AMA Ltd and be subject to AMA Ltd's Privacy Policy.
• Members can have access to their information held by AMA(SA) by making a request to the Membership Officer. A suitable time to view their information will then be made.
• When undertaking mail-outs to members, the AMA(SA) frequently uses a mailing house which is required to keep all information confidential and not retain it.
• When undertaking mail-outs on behalf of Preferred Suppliers, labelling is completed internally at the AMA(SA) or a mailing house is used.
• The AMA(SA) does not sell personal information to mailing houses or other organisations.

If members have concerns about the manner in which the AMA(SA) has handled personal information it can be discussed with the Chief Executive Officer or President. Alternatively, a formal complaint can be lodged (in writing) which will be considered by the AMA(SA) Ethics Committee.

If members are still dissatisfied with the manner in which personal information is handled by the AMA(SA) they can lodge a complaint with the Federal Privacy Commissioner:
Level 8, Piccadilly Tower
133 Castlereagh Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000
Or through the Privacy Hotline 1300 363 992.

Disclaimer:

This document represents the policy of the AMA(SA) as at 1 January 2002. The policy will be reviewed regularly and may change from time to time. The above policy represents guidelines and is not legally binding on the AMA(SA) Incorporated.