Legal • Privacy • Data

Privacy Policy

How Otivity collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal and health information — in strict accordance with Australian privacy law and clinical best practice.

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Our Commitment to Your Privacy & Rights

At Otivity, our clinical focus is on bridging the gap between your clinical capacity and your real-world capability. We are committed to collecting only the “signal” — the specific information necessary to provide precise, evidence-informed occupational therapy.

We safeguard your personal and health data in strict accordance with:

  • The Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), including updates under the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 (Cth).
  • The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Code of Conduct, specifically our obligation to respect the privacy, dignity, and confidentiality of people with disability.
  • The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA) Code of Conduct regarding the management of health records.
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Information We Collect

To provide comprehensive assessments and interventions, we collect personal and sensitive health information. Under APP 2, you have the right to interact with us anonymously or using a pseudonym where it is lawful and practicable; however, for medicolegal assessments and funding claims, verifiable identification is legally required.

We collect:

Personal Details

Name, date of birth, contact information, and address.

Clinical & Health Data

Medical history, diagnoses, functional baseline data, psychological and physical assessments, and clinical session notes.

Funding & Agency Information

Details required to facilitate your specific funding pathway — NDIS, Medicare, WorkCover WA, Insurance Commission of Western Australia (ICWA), and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA).

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How We Use Your Information (Consent & Capacity)

Your data is utilised strictly for clinical reasoning, forensic reporting, and operational compliance. In line with the NDIS Code of Conduct, we presume you have the capacity to make decisions about your data. We will always seek your explicit, informed consent before using your information for:

  • Clinical Intervention: Designing purposeful living programmes and Neuromotor Remapping strategies.
  • Forensic Assessment: Drafting Functional Capacity Assessments (FCAs) to articulate your support needs.
  • Collaborative Care: Communicating with your referring team (e.g. Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Support Coordinators).
  • Technology Integration: Calibrating “Assistive Intelligence” tools, digital therapeutics (VR/XR), or biofeedback wearables.
04

Storage, Security, and Data Breaches

Otivity operates a minimalist, highly secure digital infrastructure to protect your information from misuse, loss, or unauthorised access.

Storage

All clinical notes and communications are stored on encrypted, AHPRA-compliant practice management software. Access is strictly limited to Ian Cheok (Principal Occupational Therapist) and authorised administrative personnel.

Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) Scheme

In the unlikely event of a data breach that is likely to result in serious harm, we are legally obligated to notify you and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) promptly, taking immediate steps to mitigate any risk.

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Sharing and Disclosure

We respect the strict boundaries of your health data. We will not disclose your information to third parties unless:

  • We have your explicit, informed consent to share reports with your collaborative care team, lawyers, or Support Coordinators.
  • It is a mandatory requirement to process claims or fulfill reporting obligations to your funding body (e.g. NDIS, Medicare, WorkCover WA, ICWA).
  • We are legally compelled to do so under Australian law (such as mandatory reporting of abuse or neglect, aligned with the NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Framework).
We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal or health information to any third party for commercial purposes.
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Access, Correction, and Complaints

You are the ultimate owner of your health narrative. Under Australian privacy laws, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correct: Request corrections if you believe the information is inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated.
  • Complain: If you believe a breach of privacy has occurred, you may contact us directly. If your concern is not resolved, you may escalate it to the OAIC or the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.
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Contact Details

To discuss how we manage your data, to request access to your records, or to lodge a privacy concern, please contact:

Ian Cheok

Principal Occupational Therapist • Privacy Officer
If your concern is not resolved to your satisfaction, you may escalate to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at oaic.gov.au, or the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission if your matter relates to NDIS-funded supports.

This policy was last reviewed June 2026 and will be updated as required by changes in law or practice.