Privacy Policy

The Sri Lanka Medical Council ("SLMC", "we", "us", or "our") is the statutory authority responsible for regulating medical and allied health practitioners in Sri Lanka. We are committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to this website and users of our online services. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Information you provide directly — such as your name, National Identity Card (NIC) or passport number, registration number, email address, telephone number, and supporting documents, when you submit a complaint, a verification request, a registration application, or a contact/feedback form.
• Information collected automatically — such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and the pages you visit, collected through standard web server logs and cookies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process complaints, verification requests, and registration matters submitted to the Council.
• Respond to enquiries submitted through our contact or feedback forms.
• Send newsletter updates to visitors who choose to subscribe.
• Maintain and improve the security, performance, and functionality of this website.
• Comply with our statutory obligations under the Medical Ordinance and other applicable law.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Where personal data is processed for registration, verification, or disciplinary purposes, we rely on our statutory functions under the Medical Ordinance (Chapter 105) and its subsidiary regulations. Where applicable, we also process personal data in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act, No. 9 of 2022.

4. Sharing of Information

SLMC does not sell or rent your personal information. Information may be shared with relevant government authorities where required by law, with committees and officers of the Council involved in processing a complaint or application, and with service providers who support our website and systems under appropriate confidentiality obligations.

5. Cookies

This website may use cookies to support core functionality and to understand how visitors use the site. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; doing so may affect some features of this website.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the information we hold against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Policy, or as required to meet our statutory record-keeping obligations as a regulatory authority.

8. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law and to exceptions relating to statutory registers and disciplinary records, you may have rights to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data. To exercise these rights, please contact the Registrar using the details below.

9. Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

10. External Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites, including the MySLMC portal and other government services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Registrar, Sri Lanka Medical Council
No. 31, Norris Canal Road, Colombo 10, Sri Lanka
Tel: +94 71 741 2222 / +94 11 2691 848
Fax: +94 11 2674 787
Website: www.slmc.gov.lk