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Turnbull and Princess Alexandra Hospital and District Health Service
Application number:
1997 S0035
Decision date:
Friday, May 23, 1997
Turnbull and Princess Alexandra Hospital and District Health Service
(1997 S0035, 23 May 1997)
Applying the principles discussed in B and Brisbane North Regional Health Authority(1994) 1 QAR 279, the Information Commissioner found that the matter in issue (information about the applicant supplied by third parties to health professionals) was exempt matter under s.46(1)(a), as disclosure would found actions for breach of confidence.