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Our Commitment to Your Privacy
Footscray Dental Studio (289 Barkly St, Footscray VIC 3011) is committed to protecting the privacy of our patients and website visitors. We handle personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), and applicable health records legislation in Victoria.
What Information We Collect
To provide safe, appropriate dental care, we may collect personal information including your name and contact details, date of birth, Medicare and health fund details, medical and dental history, treatment records and diagnostic images, and payment information. When you use our website, we may also collect information submitted through our contact and booking forms.
How We Use Your Information
Your information is used to provide and manage your dental care, process claims and payments (including through HICAPS and the Child Dental Benefits Schedule where applicable), communicate with you about appointments, and meet our legal and professional obligations.
Disclosure of Information
We do not sell or rent personal information. Information may be shared with other health practitioners involved in your care (for example, a specialist you are referred to), with your consent, or where required by law.
Storage and Security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, and unauthorised access, modification or disclosure, whether held electronically or in physical records.
Access and Correction
You may request access to, or correction of, the personal information we hold about you by contacting us at info@footscraydentalstudio.com.au or on (03) 9000 0792.
Questions or Complaints
If you have a question or concern about how your information is handled, please contact the practice in the first instance. You may also contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).