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From 12 March 2013 content is no longer being added to, or amended, on this site, consequently some information may be out of date.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.

Can parents whose children attend a private school/college get access to their children`s school reports?

Yes.

It will be reasonable for schools to release reports to parents in most circumstances. There may be exceptions to this. Schools will need to consider the circumstances of such cases as they arise.

Example: Court protection orders against a parent.

Need more information?

National Privacy Principle 2 (NPP 2) - use and disclosure of personal information.
10 Steps Guides to protecting personal information