Protecting Your Privacy 

The Australian Psychological Society Ltd (APS) is committed to protecting its members’ and customers’ privacy. From 12th March, 2014 we are bound by the Commonwealth Privacy Act 1988, which incorporates 13 Australia Privacy Principles (APPs) concerning the protection of your personal information.

About the Australian Psychological Society

The APS is the largest scientific and professional organisation representing psychologists in Australia. Its aim is to represent, promote and advance psychology and psychologists within the context of improving community well-being and scientific knowledge. As part of meeting this aim, the APS provides a large range of services to our members and the public.

More resources can be located at the website of Privacy NSW: www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/privacynsw

Sexual Assault Communications Privilege Service
The Sexual Assault Communications Privilege Service (SACPS) is a victims' legal service that helps protect the privacy of counselling notes and other confidential therapeutic records in criminal proceedings involving sexual offences. We support sexual assault victims to claim the privilege when their confidential records are subpoenaed.
https://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/what-we-do/civil-law/sexual-assault-communications-privilege-service

What does the Charter mean for victims?
The Charter of Victims Rights (the Charter) is about how you should be treated by government agencies and non-government agencies or contractors funded by the NSW Government if you are a victim of crime. The Charter is found in the Victims Rights and Support Act 2013.
Under the Charter a victim is a person who suffers harm as a direct result of a criminal offence. There is more information on the meaning of a victim of crime in the Victims Rights and Support Act 2013.
https://www.victimsservices.justice.nsw.gov.au