Health Professionals FAQ

Who has access to the data?

• All personal information on the HPV Register will be kept private and confidential. This information is protected by law under the Privacy Act 1988 and the National Health Amendment (National HPV Vaccination Program Register) Act 2007. Information on the Register will only be released to authorised persons with the consent of the individual or as required under the Act.
• De-identified data (that is, information that cannot identify an individual) will be provided to inform policy making and research purposes to Australian, State or Territory governments and approved researchers.
• If you want to be able to access data and information, contact the Register to discuss your requirements. Also see FAQ for your state or territory.

Questions Answered

• What is the National HPV Vaccination Program Register (HPV Register)?
• What are the functions of the HPV Register?
• Is participation in the HPV Register compulsory?
• Will I receive an incentive payment for notifying the Register?
• General practitioners should only notify doses that they have administered to the Register
• Further information and related links

Frequently Asked Questions from GPs in:

• NSW, Vic, WA, Tas & ACT
• Queensland & Northern Territory
• South Australia