Privacy Policy of Whiria Te Tangata o Taupo Moana - Hauora Clinic
Effective Date: 1 June 2024
Last Updated: n/a
Introduction
At Whiria Te Tangata o Taupo Moana - Hauora Clinic, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our patients' information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our clinic and use our services.
Information Collection
We collect information that you provide directly to us during your registration, medical consultations, and treatment at our clinic. This may include but is not limited to:
Personal identification information (name, date of birth, address, email, phone number)
Health information (medical history, symptoms, diagnoses, treatment plans)
Financial information (for payment purposes)
Use of Information
The information we collect is used to:
Provide medical care and services
Communicate with you about your care and appointments
Process payments and insurance claims
Maintain medical records as required by law
Disclosure of Information
We may disclose your information to:
Healthcare professionals involved in your care
Third-party service providers for operational purposes (e.g., billing and payment processing)
Authorities, if required by law or to protect our rights or the rights of others
Your information will not be sold, exchanged, or disclosed to any other parties without your explicit consent, except for the reasons stated above.
Data Security
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. These include physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect.
Patient Rights
You have the right to:
Access your personal and health information
Correct any inaccuracies in your information
Request the deletion of your information, subject to legal and medical record-keeping requirements
Opt out of certain uses and disclosures, except where required by law
Changes to Our Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The updated policy will be posted on our website with the effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our practices, please contact us at:
Address: Registered Address - c/- Blackburne Group, 74 Kaimanawa Street, Taupō 3330, New Zealand
Address: Physical Address - c/- Whiria te Tāngata, C/- 20 Story Place, Taupō 3330, New Zealand
Phone: 0800 944 742
Email: whiria@wtttm.maori.nz