Protecting Information Rights – Advancing Information Policy

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We're now a part of the Office of the Information Commissioner. Go to www.oaic.gov.au to find out more.

Site Changes

On 1 November 2010 the Office of the Privacy Commissioner was integrated into the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC). An interim website for the OAIC is available at www.oaic.gov.au. This site (privacy.gov.au), which only contains information related to the OAIC's privacy function, will be maintained until a combined site is established.
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Privacy and my business

Personal information is the lifeblood of many businesses. This is because a large number of business transactions rely on the use of personal information of customers.

When your business collects and uses personal information, you should protect and respect your customers’ privacy. Respecting privacy helps garner customer trust and that’s why we like to say ‘good privacy is good business’.

Your business may also have to comply with the Privacy Act. The Privacy Act sets out rules about information handling, including how your business may collect, use, store and disclose personal information. To find out if you need to comply go to Does my business need to comply?

 

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