Site Changes

On 1 November 2010 the Office of the Privacy Commissioner was integrated into the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner and a new website established at www.oaic.gov.au.

Note 1: Major changes to the Privacy Act 1988 will come into effect in March 2014. Agencies, businesses and not for profits need to start preparing for these changes. For more information go to our privacy law reform page at www.oaic.gov.au
Note 2: From 12 March 2013 content is no longer being added to, or amended, on this site, consequently some information may be out of date. For new privacy content visit the www.oaic.gov.au website.

What are my obligations in relation to providing individuals with access to information collected for AML/CTF purposes?

Access should be provided, unless there is a legitimate exception. For example, a reporting entity may be able to deny access to a suspicious matter report lodged with AUSTRAC under NPP 6.1(h).

Reporting entities are required to tell individuals why they are denying access to some or all of their personal information.