36AASimplified outline of this Part

#### 36AA Simplified outline of this Part If an entity is authorised to collect, use or disclose information under this Act, an employee, contracted service provider or subcontracted service provider of the entity is authorised to do that, provided the duties of the employee, contracted service provider or subcontracted service provider involve implementing the purpose for which the collection, use or disclosure is authorised. If an entity is authorised to disclose information to a healthcare provider, the entity is authorised to disclose the information to an employee, contracted service provider or subcontracted service provider of the healthcare provider, provided the duties of the employee, contracted service provider or subcontracted service provider involve implementing the purpose for which the disclosure is authorised. Certain authorisations under this Act extend to providers of electronic services. This Act applies to partnerships, unincorporated associations and trusts in the same way as it applies to persons. The service operator may delegate functions and powers under this Act. This Part also: (a) provides for the concurrent operation of State and Territory law; and (b) deals with the effect Parts 3 and 4 are to have in certain constitutionally significant circumstances. The Governor‑General may make regulations prescribing matters that are required or permitted to be prescribed by this Act, or that are necessary or convenient to be prescribed for carrying out or giving effect to this Act.