Health Information Privacy Statement Update: May 2026

Notification – Health Information Privacy Statement Update – May 2026

Recent changes to the Privacy Act require our Practice to notify patients when information is collected about them from other agencies. We have recently updated our Health Information Privacy Statement to include this advice:

Health Information Collection

My general practice can collect information from other agencies for the purpose of maintaining an up-to- date health record and providing safe and quality primary health care.
This may include:
– Receipt of laboratory, radiology or other results
– Shared electronic health records, such as HealthOne (used in the South Island), which provides test results, allergies, medications, clinician summaries and hospital information shared by other providers involved in my care.
– Correspondence from after-hours services, hospitals and specialists which can include discharge summaries, specialist letters, lab and imaging results.
– Correspondence from screening programmes
– Letters and notifications from referral providers reporting back on health or screening programmes for which I have been referred (for example, Green          Prescription, smoking cessation, dietitian).
– Information from Health NZ and WellSouth in regards to updated demographic, NHI or eligibility information.
– Contact from or correspondence from non-health agencies such as Police, legal representatives, Oranga Tamariki, insurance companies, Ministry of Social Development (Work and Income New Zealand) and the Accident Compensation Corporation
– Receipt of correspondence from employers, regarding, for example, fitness to work

Shared Electronic Health Record

HealthOne is a secure shared electronic record used across the South Island. HealthOne may be used to view my records held by other healthcare providers involved in my care, and to share relevant information with them. This information can include test results, allergies, medications, clinician summaries and hospital information.
HealthOne is fully compliant with the Privacy Act 2020 and the Health Information Privacy Code 2020. I can ask the practice for more information, or I can restrict the sharing of my records by contacting HealthOne directly on 0508 837 872 or healthone.privacy@pegasus.org.nz.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

My practice may use an AI tool to assist in providing healthcare services. All data processed by AI tools will be handled securely and in compliance with data protection regulations. I will be informed about how AI tools are being used in my care and can ask questions or request more information at any time. I can also withdraw my consent at any point by notifying the practice.

Complaint about the care or services we provide

If I make a complaint about the care or services I receive, relevant information may need to be disclosed to the practice regulators, insurers, indemnity providers, or legal advisors for the purposes or managing or responding to the concerns I have raised.

If you have any questions about this discuss with our reception team.

A reminder that all patients have the right to access (and have corrected) their health information under Rules 6 and 7 of the Health Information Privacy Code 2020.