Information access without consent: Public Health Act 2005
This information is for researchers seeking access to information or materials held by Pathology Queensland that potentially contains identifiable—or potentially re-identifiable—data. See more about confidential information access.
If you are either a Queensland Health researcher or a non-Queensland Health researcher, have been unable to obtain participant consent, but want to use patient data or samples held by Pathology Queensland, you can make an application under section 280 of the Public Health Act 2005 to seek approval for use from the Director-General of Queensland Health.
After requests meet all requirements, confidential information will be released by Pathology Queensland and be made available by secure data transfer.