The security of patient health information in our practice is maintained.

1. Health information is neither stored nor left visible in areas where members of the public have unrestricted access
2. Our facsimile machines, printers and other communication devices are only accessible to authorised staff
3. Our practice uses computers to store patient health information that:
   • are password protected to authorise appropriate levels of access to health information
   • have screen savers or other automated privacy protection devices
   • backups of electronic information are performed at a frequency consistent with a documented information disaster recovery plan
   • backups of electronic information are stored in a secure offsite environment
   • antivirus software is installed and updated
   • all internet connected computers have hardware/software firewalls installed