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Clinical Privacy Commitment

As an NDIS Suitable Behaviour Support Practitioner, I comply with the Privacy Act 1988, the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), and the NDIS Code of Conduct. This policy explains how personal and sensitive information is collected, stored, used, and protected when engaging with syedbokhari.com.au.

✓ NDIS Commission Compliant ✓ Secure Intake Protocols ✓ Encrypted Data Handling
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Information I Collect

Information is collected only when necessary to provide Behaviour Support services or meet NDIS obligations.

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Referrer Information

  • Name and professional role
  • Organisation and contact details
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Participant Information

  • Name, age, and location
  • Behaviours of concern and support needs
  • Restrictive Practice status
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NDIS‑Related Information

  • Funding management type
  • Support Coordinator details
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NDIS Commission Reporting

Mandatory Disclosure: Under the NDIS (Restrictive Practices and Behaviour Support) Rules 2018, I am legally required to report the use of Regulated Restrictive Practices to the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. This includes reporting, monitoring, and lodging Behaviour Support Plans.

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Secure Form Processing

Referral and contact forms submitted through this website are processed securely via Formspree, which provides encrypted form transmission. Formspree acts as a data processor only and does not use or sell your information. Once received, data is transferred to a secure clinical management environment.

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Cookies & Website Analytics

This website uses basic analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand website performance. These tools may collect:

  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on the site
  • General location (non‑identifiable)

No clinical or sensitive information is collected through analytics. You may disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

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Storage & Retention

Clinical records are stored securely and retained in accordance with Australian health record legislation: typically 7 years, or until a minor turns 25.

✅ Multi‑Factor Authentication
✅ Periodic Data Audits
✅ De‑identification Protocols
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Your Rights

Under the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request corrections to inaccurate information
  • Withdraw consent for non‑mandatory data collection
  • Request deletion where legally appropriate
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How to Make a Privacy Complaint

If you have concerns about how your information is handled, you may contact:

  • Privacy Officer: admin@syedbokhari.com.au
  • NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission: 1800 035 544
  • Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC): oaic.gov.au

Privacy Officer

For access requests or corrections, contact:

Practitioner: Syed Bokhari (Suitable)