Personal information collection notice
This notice explains a person's right to request access to their personal and/or health information held by SafeWork NSW. Find out about the relevant legislation and how to access this information.
NSW Privacy Act / NSW Health Act
The Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (NSW Privacy Act), and the Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002 (NSW Health Act) contain a number of provisions regarding the collection, use, disclosure and security of personal and health related information and the rights of individuals to access and amend, if necessary, their personal and health related information held by NSW government agencies, including SafeWork NSW.
Further information about the NSW Privacy Act or NSW Health Act, and our obligations under these Acts can be obtained from the Privacy Contact Officer on 13 10 50 or email privacy@safework.nsw.gov.au.
Access to your personal and/or health information
As an applicant, you have a legislative right to request access to the personal and/or health information concerning yourself that is held by SafeWork NSW. You can ask us to provide you with access by completing our online form.
You are entitled to have access to this information without excessive delay or cost. However, you may be required to pay a fee if the application is made under the Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002.
You have a right to request an internal review of a decision in relation to your application for access by SafeWork NSW. To request an internal review or if you have any other questions relating to privacy, please contact the Privacy Contact Officer on 13 10 50 or email privacy@safework.nsw.gov.au