Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Policy

Applicable to: This policy is applicable to WA health entities.

Description: The Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Policy ensures that the WA health system protects individuals’ privacy and enables responsible information sharing in compliance with the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 (PRIS Act).

This Policy establishes the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Standards, which set out the key principles and requirements that WA health entities must follow. 

Legislation pertinent to this policy includes:

This policy is a mandatory requirement for Health Service Providers under the Information Management Policy Framework by section 26(2)(k) of the Health Services Act 2016.

This policy is also a mandatory requirement for the Department of Health by section 29 of the Public Sector Management Act 1994.

This policy is to be read in conjunction with the following:

 

Date of effect: 11 May 2026

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