Privacy Checklist for Small Business

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private i - your ultimate privacy survival guide

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Whether you never think about privacy or always do, this publication is for you. It’ll tell you what some of the privacy issues are that you may face, some of the pitfalls to avoid, and who to turn to for help if your privacy has been affected.

P v Commonwealth Agency [2009] PrivCmrA 19

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Disclosure of personal information

P v Electrical Goods Retailer [2006] PrivCmrA 15

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Improper disclosure of personal information.

P v Insurer [2010] PrivCmrA 19

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Accuracy and correction of personal information

P v Private Health Service Provider [2008] PrivCmrA 16

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Failure to destroy personal information which is no longer needed.

P v Telecommunications Service Provider [2005] PrivCmrA 15

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Publication of ''silent'' telephone number by Telecommunications Service Provider.

P v Tenancy Database [2007] PrivCmrA 18

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Accuracy and currency of personal information

P v Various Entities [2004] PrivCmrA 12

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Improper use of personal information / declined to investigate on the basis that the complaint was lacking in substance

Public Interest Determination No. 1

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PART VI - PUBLIC INTEREST DETERMINATION NO. 1 (PID 1) In respect of Application No : 1 (dated 5 September 1989) Applicant : Director of Public Prosecutions (the agency) Nature of the Application: Disclosure of personal information to t...

Public Interest Determination No. 11

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Privacy Act 1988, Part VI – Public Interest Determination No. 11 – Collection and use of contact details of genetic relatives to enable use or disclosure of genetic information - In relation to National Privacy Principles 2.1 and 10.1 - Effective: 15 December 2010 to 14 December 2015 inclusive…

Public Interest Determination No. 11A

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Privacy Act 1988, Part VI – Public Interest Determination No. 11A – Collection and use of contact details of genetic relatives to enable use or disclosure of genetic information - In relation to National Privacy Principles 2.1 and 10.1 - Effective: 15 December 2010 to 14 December 2015 inclusive…

Public Interest Determination No. 2

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PART VI - PUBLIC INTEREST DETERMINATION No. 2 (PID 2) In respect of Application No : 2 (dated 5 September 1989) Applicant : Department of Immigration, Local Government and Ethnic Affairs Nature of the Application: Disclosure of information about citize...

Public Interest Determination No. 3A

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PART VI - PUBLIC INTEREST DETERMINATION No. 3 (PID 3A) In respect of Application No : 3 (dated 6 March 1990) Applicant : Director of Public Prosecutions Nature of the Application: Disclosure of personal information to relevant statutory disciplinary...

Public Interest Determination No. 4

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PART VI - PUBLIC INTEREST DETERMINATION No. 4 (PID 4) In respect of Application No : 4 (dated 2 August 1990). Applicant : 4 (dated 2 August 1990). Nature of the Application: Disclosure of police reports for the purposes of pursuing insura...

Public Interest Determination No. 5

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PART VI - PUBLIC INTEREST DETERMINATION No. 5 (PID 5) In respect of Application No : 5 (dated 9 October 1990) Applicant : The Australian Federal Police Nature of the Application: Disclosure of personal information contained in homicide files...

Public Interest Determination No. 6

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PART VI - PUBLIC INTEREST DETERMINATION No. 6 (PID 6) In respect of Application No : 6 (dated 10 December 1990) Applicant : Australian Telecommunications Corporation (Telecom) Nature of the Application: Disclosure of modified electronic white pages to...

Public Interest Determination No. 7

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PART VI - PUBLIC INTEREST DETERMINATION NO. 7 (PID 7) 21 October 1997 in respect of Application No: 7 Applicant: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Nature of Application: To permit disclosure of personal information of Australians...

Public Interest Determination No. 7A

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PART VI - PUBLIC INTEREST DETERMINATION NO. 7A AMENDMENT TO PUBLIC INTEREST DETERMINATION NO. 7 (PID 7) Under section 72 of the Privacy Act 1988, I DETERMINE that Public Interest Determination No. 7, dated 21 October 1997 is amended as follows: Amendments 1 Subclause 2(2) Omit Ashould devel...

Public Interest Determination No. 8

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PRIVACY ACT 1988 (PART VI) Applicant: The Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) Nature of Application: Disclosure of personal information contained in certain CDPP files that relate to serious incidences of fraud, dishonesty and decept...

Privacy and Public Key Infrastructure: for Agencies using PKI to communicate or transact with individuals (December 2001)

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Privacy Code Development (September 2001)

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FOREWORD The Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 extends the operation of the Privacy Act 1988 to cover much of the private sector. An integral feature of the Amendment Act is the option for organisations to develop their own privacy codes, which when approved, replace compliance with the National Privacy Principles....

Privacy Guidelines for the Medicare Benefits and Pharmaceutical Benefits Programs (issued March 2008 - effective from 1 July 2008)

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Issued under section 135AA of the National Health Act 1953 Issued on 6 March 2008 to take effect on 1 July 2008 Part A) Australian Government Agencies Guideline 1: Handling of claims information Part B) Medicare Australia Guideline 2: Management of claims information by Medica...

Privacy Impact Assessment Guide

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Privacy in the Private Health Sector (November 2001)

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Office of the Federal Privacy Commissioner 9 November 2001 Foreword The Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 extends the operation of the Privacy Act 1988 to cover the private health sector throughout Australia. The co-regulatory approach offered by the legislation allo...

Provision of personal information to members of Parliament (August 1990)

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Public Interest Determination Procedure Guidelines

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Procedures for handling applications from organisations and agencies seeking a Public Interest Determination.

Privacy as an afterthought could lead to breaches, Privacy Commissioner tells organisations

6 May 10  The Australian Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, has called on organisations to conduct Privacy Impact Assessments when looking to develop new products, services, projects or systems.

Privacy Commissioner issues Temporary Public Interest Determination for research relating to international students

7 May 10  The Australian Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, has issued a Temporary Public Interest Determination (TPID) to allow the Department of Immigration and Citizenship to disclose a limited set of specific personal information about current and former student visa holders to all police jurisdictions and the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC).

Privacy Commissioner publishes case notes 1 - 8 for 2010

6 May 10  The Australian Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, has published eight new case notes for 2010.

Privacy Commissioner tells organisations: Publicise your Privacy!

25 March 10  The Australian Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, has called for businesses and government agencies across the country to publicise their commitment to good privacy practices in the lead up to Privacy Awareness Week, 2-8 May 2010.

Privacy Commissioner tells pubs and clubs: Don't scan IDs unless you know your privacy obligations

4 May 10  The Australian Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, has told pubs and clubs to familiarise themselves with their legal obligations when looking to collect patrons' identity information.

Privacy Commissioner to advise DHS on service delivery reform

16 Dec 09 The Australian Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, has announced that her Office will be working with the Department of Human Services (DHS) to help ensure that its service delivery reform incorporates privacy safeguards.

Privacy Commissioner urges all Australians: Take privacy into your own hands

30 April 10  As Privacy Awareness Week (2-8 May) commences for 2010, the Australian Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, is calling on all Australians to take practical steps to protect their privacy.

Privacy Commissioner welcomes National Cyber Security Awareness Week

7 June 10  The Australian Privacy Commissioner Karen Curtis today welcomed National Cyber Security Awareness Week as an opportunity to partner with the Australian Government in promoting smart online practices.

Privacy Commissioner welcomes response to privacy inquiry

14 Oct 09 The Australian Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, has welcomed the Government's release today of its first stage response to the Australian Law Reform Commission’s review of privacy law.

Privacy Commissioner welcomes step towards nationally consistent privacy laws

25 June 10  The Australian Privacy Commissioner Karen Curtis today welcomed the release of an exposure draft of new Australian Privacy Principles and their referral to a Senate Committee for inquiry and report.

Privacy Commissioner: The Privacy Act is not a barrier in an emergency or disaster

6 May 10  The Australian Privacy Commissioner Karen Curtis has today released an information sheet that will help agencies and organisations better understand how to handle personal information during declared emergencies and disasters.

Privacy Matters Autumn Newsletter 2007

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Commissioners Message Is Privacy Passé? - the ALRC Privacy Review ALRC Privacy Review - Credit Reporting Provisions New response timeframes Privacy Connections forums Comings and Goings Do Not Call Register APPA Privacy Competition Office bids adieu to Chris Cowper Diary Notes...

Privacy Matters Autumn Newsletter 2008

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Commissioners Message Minister Launches Privacy Awards Privacy Guidelines for the Medicare Benefits and Pharmaceutical Benefits Programs Reappointment of Privacy Advisory Committee Members Data Breach Notification Guide Complaint Snapshots Automatic Number Plate Recognition Formation of Privacy Au...

Privacy Matters Autumn Newsletter 2009

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Privacy Matters Autumn Newsletter 2010

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Privacy Matters Spring Newsletter 2006

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Privacy Matters Spring Newsletter 2007

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Commissioners Message International Privacy Commissioners Conference APEC Update Privacy Awareness Week 2007 Privacy Contact Officers Network We need your help! Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Complaints Snapshots Law Reform Commissions Privacy Work Update......

Privacy Matters Spring Newsletter 2008

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Commissioners Message Complaints in 2007-2008: trends and outcomes Update on Response to ALRC Report on Privacy NSW Law Reform Commission Review Update 30th International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners 30th Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities Forum The Role of Evidence in the Complaint Investig...

Privacy Matters Spring Newsletter 2009

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Privacy Matters Summer Newsletter 2007

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Privacy Matters Summer Newsletter 2008

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Ministers Message Commissioners Message 2008 Australia Day Achievement Medallions ALRC Review Complaint Snapshots Martin Abrams Visit Scam Awareness Campaign Government Privacy Contact Officer Network Steering Committee Protect your privacy on social networking sites 28th Asia Pacific...

Privacy Matters Summer Newsletter 2009

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Commissioners Message Voluntary Data-matching Guidelines - getting the perfect match Update on the Australian Governments response to the ALRC Report on Privacy New Website for the Office Start planning for Privacy Awareness Week! Surveillance in Public Places: Statistics Office participates in Australia/China Human...

Privacy Matters Summer Newsletter 2010

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Privacy Matters Winter Newsletter 2007

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Commissioners Message Privacy Survey Shows New Attitudes and Trends Privacy Awareness Week APPA Authorities discuss Initiatives in Cairns Approach to Regulating APEC Privacy Update Access Card Exposure Draft Submission Privacy Connections Forums When Privacy meets Technology Steps to Reconciliation...

Privacy Matters Winter Newsletter 2008

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Commissioners Message Privacy Awards and Medal showcasing a committment to privacy Privacy Awards and Medal the winners and finalists New Guidance on Spam and the Privacy Act Guide for Handling Personal Information Security Breaches ALRC Review of the Privacy Act 1988 Complaint Snapshots OECD and APPA Forums i...

Privacy Matters Winter Newsletter 2009

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Privacy Matters Winter Newsletter 2010

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Personal Information Digest - Form

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Privacy and the AML/CTF Act - FAQ Flier

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Privacy Commissioner's notice issuing the s 135AA Guidelines

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Privacy Commissioner's response to ATO Data-matching Proposal

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Privacy Commissioner's response to ATO Data-matching Proposal - Banking Transparency

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Privacy suggestions for client contact projects

Is it possible under the Information Privacy Principles (IPPs) in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) to conduct these types of activities with current clients? What is the best, most privacy enhancing way of going about it?

Personal Information Digests: Commonwealth 1999

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Personal Information Digests: Commonwealth 2000

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Personal Information Digests: Commonwealth 2001

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Personal Information Digests: Commonwealth 2002

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Personal Information Digests: Commonwealth 2003

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Personal Information Digests: Commonwealth 2004

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Personal Information Digests: Commonwealth 2005

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Personal Information Digests: Commonwealth 2006

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Personal Information Digests: Commonwealth 2007

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Personal Information Digests: Commonwealth 2008

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Personal Information Digests: Commonwealth 2009

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Personal Information Digests: Commonwealth 2010

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Personal Information Digests: Commonwealth 2011

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Personal Information Digests: Commonwealth 2012

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Privacy Quiz for Agencies

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Privacy Quiz for Individuals

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Privacy Quiz for Organisations

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Passenger Name Records (PNR data) Audit Report No 1

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An audit report on the use by the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service of Passenger Name Records (PNR) data.  

Passenger Name Records (PNR data) Audit Report No 2

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An audit report on the use by the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service of Passenger Name Records (PNR) data.

Portable Storage Devices and Australian Government Agencies Personal Information Survey 2009

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The April 2009 report on a benchmark online survey of Australian Government agencies to identify how they have addressed the risks Portable Storage Devices present to their management of personal information in the workplace.

Privacy and cockpit voice recorder information: Report to the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government

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Report to the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government pursuant to section 4 of the Aviation Legislation Amendment (2008 Measures No. 2) Act 2009 made in June 2010

Public Trustee for the Australian Capital Territory

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Paper - Plenary Session III, What rules?, Integrating different tools in a global perspective

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22nd International Conference on Privacy and Data Protection, Venice, 29 September

Presentation to the Australian Communications and Media Authority's Information Communications Entertainment Conference.

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Speech by Karen Curtis, Privacy Commissioner, 23 November 2006

Preserving Privacy in a Rapidly Changing Environment

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a speech delivered by Malcolm Crompton,ÿPrivacy Commissioner, to the Fourth National Outlook Symposium on Crime in Australia, New Crimes or New Responses convened by the Australian Institute of Criminology held in Canberra 21 June 2001

Privacy & Insurance Advisers: The Winds of Change

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a speech delivered by Chris Cowper, Director Policy, Office of the Privacy Commissioner, to the Insurance Advisers Association of Australia - 4th Annual Conference, Sydney,ÿ8 November 2002.

Privacy - Legislation Report Card

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Speech delivered by Privacy Commissioner, Malcolm Crompton, to IEC (Insurance Enquiries and Complaints Limited)7th Annual Conference, Melbourne, 11 November 2003.

Privacy - the National Framework

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a speech delivered by Paul Armstrong, Director Policy, to the NSW Council of Social Service, Sydney, 22 May 2002.

Privacy Act - 18 months on

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a speech delivered by the Privacy Commissioner, Malcolm Crompton, to the Investment and Financial Services Association, Sydney, 7 May 2003.

Privacy Act - One year on

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a speech delivered by the Privacy Commissioner, Malcolm Crompton, to Privacy Workshops organised by the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Hobart & Launceston, 3, 4 April 2003

Privacy Act 1988

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a speech delivered by Malcolm Crompton, Privacy Commissioner to a Business SA evening forum, Adelaide, 10 October 2001

Privacy Act 1988 (Cth): Legal and privacy considerations in sharing personal information with third parties

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A speech delivered by Director of Compliance, Chris Cowper at the State and Territory Commissioners? Conference, 21 March 2005.

Privacy Act and The Private Sector

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a speech delivered by Brant Pridmore, Director Compliance, Office ofÿ Privacy Commissioner to the Financial Planning Association Convention, Brisbane in November 2001

Privacy Act: Implications for DOCEP

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a speech delivered by Robin Mckenzie, Senior Policy Advisor, Office of the Privacy Commissioner, to the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP), Western Australia, 22 August 2002.

Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000

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a speech delivered by Malcolm Crompton, Privacy Commissioner to Pharmacy 2001 organised by the, Australian Friendly Societies Pharmacies Association, Gold Coast, 2 November 2001

Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 - 10 May 2001

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a breakfast seminar with KPMG, delivered by Malcolm Crompton, Privacy Commissioner, 10 May 2001

Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 - 11 September 2001

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a speech delivered by Malcolm Crompton, Privacy Commissioner to the Canberra Business Council White Pages Business Series of luncheon addresses, Canberra 11 September 2001

Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 - 14 february 2001

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Privacy Commissioner''s presentation to Clayton Utz breakfast seminar to launch their Privacy Website. Sydney, 14 February 2001

Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 - 15 May 2001

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a lunch time talk delivered by Malcolm Crompton, Privacy Commissioner to the Major Mail Users of Australia, 15 May 2001

Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 - 20 June 2001

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a speech delivered by Malcolm Crompton, Privacy Commissioner to the Australian Retail Business Technology Conference 2001, 20 June 2001