Privacy Updates–May 2026

Dear Willis Medical patients

We would like to let you know about two privacy-related updates – one that stems from changes to the Privacy Act and the other relating to HealthOne.

Privacy Act Changes

We have updated our Health Information Privacy Statement in line with the changes to the Privacy Act that are coming into effect May 2026.

To open our Health Information Privacy Statement, click here. This statement answers questions about the type of health information we collect, how it’s used and your rights.

Your health record belongs to you. You can see it, ask us to correct it, and find out how it’s been used.

HealthOne

Please note that this organisation is contributing to, and accessing healthcare information from HealthOne.

What is HealthOne?

HealthOne is a secure electronic record that allows registered health care professionals directly involved in your healthcare, to quickly access information such as your test results, allergies, medications, GP summaries and hospital information. HealthOne adheres to the principles of the Privacy Act 2020 as well as the Rules set out in the Health Information Privacy Code 2020. Access is only possible via an approved highly secure healthcare information network which is regularly audited and tested. Privacy auditing is used to check that only those directly involved in your care are accessing your information. To find out more about HealthOne please visit https://healthone.org.nz/. Please note that you are entitled to restrict the sharing of your healthcare records by contacting 0508 837 872 or emailing privacy@healthone.health.nz

Ngā mihi,

The Team at Willis Medical.