Open Care Connect - Privacy and Confidentiality Agreement

Privacy and Confidentiality Agreement

HR-PCA-001 | V1.1 | Custodian: Quality & Compliance Manager

Open Care Community Services Pty Ltd is bound by Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), NDIS Act 2013, and NDIS Practice Standards 1.8. This agreement forms a binding part of employment terms.

Your obligations survive termination. Do not use or retain confidential information after employment ends.

Section 1 - What Is Confidential

Confidential information includes participant data, staff personnel information, OCC business information, and any information shared in the course of providing supports.

Section 2 - Obligations During Employment

Access information only when required for your role Store and transmit only through OCC-approved systems Never download to personal devices Never discuss in public spaces Lock computer when leaving Report data breaches within 24 hours Never photograph without written consent Follow social media policy

Section 3 - Obligations After Employment

You must not use or disclose confidential information, retain any documents or data, or contact participants without written OCC permission.

Section 4 - Technology & Digital Information

Do not use personal USB drives, external hard drives, or personal cloud storage. OCC uses Microsoft 365 / SharePoint as its information management system.

Section 5 - Declaration

I acknowledge that I have read and understood this Privacy and Confidentiality Agreement. It forms a binding part of my employment contract and continues after termination.

Staff Signature

Date

Manager Signature

Date

Key References: Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) | NDIS Act 2013 | NDIS Practice Standards 1.8 | OAIC: oaic.gov.au