6Objects of Act

6 Objects of Act The objects of this Act are— (a) to require responsible handling of health information in the public and private sectors; (b) to balance the public interest in protecting the privacy of health information with the public interest in the legitimate use of that information; (c) to enhance the ability of individuals to be informed about their health care or disability services; (d) to promote the provision of quality health services, disability services and aged care services.