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The Arms Legislation Act 2020 introduced changes to the Arms Act 1983 which come into effect from 24 December 2020. The changes aim to reduce harm from firearms.
Letters in the wrong envelope, sensitive documents left on a photocopier, an autofill error in an email - these are some of the most common privacy breaches, and have been since the Privacy Act was passed in 1993. These mistakes happen in all kinds of agencies, and they can be particularly harmful in the health and disability sector. So it makes sense that everyone working with health information should have a solid understanding information privacy.
The Medical Council of New Zealand and PHOs nationally have a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that clarifies roles and responsibilities related to the regulation of doctors in New Zealand.
This page introduces the Substance Addiction (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act - SA(CAT) - 2017, the difference between this Act and the Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Act - ADA - 1966, details the people involved in implementing it with their roles, and concludes with the sections relevant for GPs.