R v Company [2009] PrivCmrA 21

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Collection of and access to personal information, and use of preliminary inquiries power

R v Credit Provider [2004] PrivCmrA 7

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Disputed consumer credit default listing / declined to investigate on the basis that the complaint was made more than twelve months after the complainant became aware of the act or practice.

R v Finance Company[2008] PrivCmrA 18

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Improper listing of a payment default on an individual''s consumer credit information file.

R v Internet Service Provider [2005] PrivCmrA 17

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Improper disclosure of personal information and failure to take reasonable steps to protect personal information.

R v Medical equipment supplier [2006] 17

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Improper listing of a payment default on an individual''s consumer credit information file.

R v Medical equipment supplier [2006] PrivCmrA 17

Improper listing of a payment default on an individual''s consumer credit information file.

R v Retailer [2007] PrivCmrA 20

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Accuracy and currency of personal information

R v Retailer [2010] PrivCmrA 21

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Disclosure of personal information

Reasons for Making PID 7A

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(A determination amending Public Interest Determination Number 7) 1 Background The Privacy Act 1988 requires federal government agencies to comply with the eleven Information Privacy Principles in section 14 of the Act. On 10 March 1997, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (the Department) applied for a public interest...

Review Issues Paper

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The Issues Paper The Office of the Privacy Commissioner has prepared this paper to assist individuals and organisations to prepare submissions to the review of the private sector provisions of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the Privacy Act). The Office can make this Issues Paper available in a range of formats on request. It is available on t...

Revocation of the General Insurance Information Privacy Code

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Section 18BE of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) I, Karen Curtis, Privacy Commissioner, pursuant to section 18BE of the Privacy Act 1988, hereby revoke the approval of the General Insurance Information Privacy Code. This revocation shall take effect on and from 30 April 2006. Dated: 31 January 2006   [signed by Karen Curtis]...

Reserve Bank 2010 Personal Information Digest

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Reconciliation Action Plan

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Review of guidelines under Section 95 of the Privacy Act 1988: Report on Commonwealth agencies? responses to the OFPC survey (October 2001)

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Report on Commonwealth agencies' responses to the OFPC survey for a Review of the Guidelines under Section 95 of the Privacy Act 1988

Review of the guidelines under section 95 of the Privacy Act 1988: Joint summary (April 2003)

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Review of the guidelines under section 95 of the Privacy Act 1988: Joint summary by National Health and Medical Research Council and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner

Reducing overlap, duplication and inconsistency

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Speech by Karen Curtis, Privacy Commissioner, to the Australian Regulatory Reform Evolution 2006, 24 October 2006

Regulator Perspectives on Existing and Developing International Arrangements for Cross-Border Cooperation:

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Speech by Karen Curtis, Privacy Commissioner, at the Second Technical Assistance Seminar on International Implementation of the APEC Privacy Framework 2007, Session II commencing 10:45am Cairns Convention Centre, 25 June 2007.

Review of the private sector provisions of the Privacy Act

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A speech by Robin McKenzie, Director, Corporate and Public Affairs, for the Private Health Insurance Ombudsman Workshop, Tuesday 14 June.

Role of the Privacy Commissioner in the Regulation of Telecommunications.

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A speech delivered by Hugh Clapin, Deputy Director, Policy Office of the Privacy Commissioner, to the to the ACMA International Training Program, 16 November 2005.

Research Calls on Sundays: Submission to the Australian Communications & Media Authority (May 2007)

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May 2007 Office of the Privacy Commissioner Background and draft Standard Key Privacy Messages Research Considerations Endnotes Office of the Privacy Commissioner 1. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner (the Office) is an independent statutory body whose purpose is to promote and protect privacy in...

Research Study into Public Support for Science and Innovation; Submission to the Productivity Commission (August 2006)

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August 2006 Office of the Privacy Commissioner Introduction Overview of Privacy Legislation The Privacy Act and health information Application of the Information Privacy Principles to health information Application of the National Privacy Principles to health information Mechanisms fo...

Review into the Governance, Efficiency, Structure and Operation of Australia’s Superannuation System: Submission to the Review Panel on the Phase Two: Operation and Efficiency - Issues Paper (December 2009)

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Submission on Review into the Governance, Efficiency, Structure and Operation of Australia’s Superannuation System to the Review Panel on the Phase Two: Operation and Efficiency – Issues Paper December 2009

Review of Australia's Consumer Policy Framework, Draft Report; Submission to the Productivity Commission (February 2008)

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Review of Australia's Mutual Assistance Law and Practice; Submission to the Attorney-General's Department (October 2006)

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Submission to the Attorney-Generals Department October 2006 Summary Office of the Privacy Commissioner Background and Discussion Paper Overview of the Privacy Commissioners Extradition Submission Response to Issues Raised Issue 3: Grounds for Refusal Issu...

Review of Code of Banking Practice; Submission to the Review of the Australian Bankers' Association Code of Banking Practice (August 2008)

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August 2008 Office of the Privacy Commissioner 1. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner (the Office) is an independent statutory body whose purpose is to promote and protect privacy in Australia. The Office, established under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the Privacy Act), has responsibilities for the protection of individuals person...

Review of Consumer-Related Industry Code Processes - Part 6 Telecommunications Act 1997; Submission to the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy (May 2009)

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Submission on Review of Consumer-Related Industry Code Processes – Part 6 Telecommunications Act 1997 to the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy May 2009

Review of Extradition Arrangements; Submission to the Attorney-General's Department (March 2006)

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Submission by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner March 2006 Executive Summary Submission to the Attorney-Generals Department Review of Extradition Arrangements Introduction Terms of reference Privacy, security and effective law enforcement Australias international obligations...

Review of Part 1D of the Crimes Act 1914 (Cth); Submission to the Attorney General's Department (February 2010)

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Review of Security Legislation relating to Terrorism; Submission to the Security Legislation Review Committee (January 2006)

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Submission on review of security legislation relating to terrorism Submission to the Security Legislation Review Committee January 2006

Review of the law on Personal Property Securities, Discussion Paper 1, Registration and Search Issues; Submission to the Attorney-General's Department (February 2007)

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Discussion Paper 1 Registration and Search Issues Comments to the Attorney-Generals Department February 2007 Office of the Privacy Commissioner The Office of the Privacy Commissioner (the Office) is an independent statutory body whose purpose is to promote and protect privacy in Australia. The Office, establish...

Review of the Legislative Instruments Act (2003); Submission to Legislative Instruments Act Review Committee (May 2008)

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May 2008 Office of the Privacy Commissioner 1. The Office is an independent statutory body whose purpose it is to promote and protect privacy in Australia. The Office has responsibility for the protection of individuals personal information that is handled by Australian and ACT Government agencies, and personal information held by all lar...

Review of the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research; Submission to the National Health and Medical Research Council (March 2006)

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submission on the Review of the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research – Second Consultation to the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), the Australian Research Council and the Australian Vice Chancellors’ Committee March 2006

Review of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002; Submission to Mr Tom Sherman AO, Independent Reviewer appointed by the Minister for Justice and Customs (May 2006)

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Our reference: 2002/111 Mr Tom Sherman AO c/- Attorney-Generals Department Robert Garran Offices National Circuit Barton, ACT 2600 Dear Mr Sherman Submission to the Review of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 I refer to your letter of 12 April 2006, inviting the Office of the Privacy Commission...

Review of the Spam Act 2003; Submission to the Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts (February 2006)

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Submission on SPAM Act 2003 review to the Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts February 2006

Review of the Taxation Secrecy and Disclosure Provisions - Discussion Paper; Submission to Treasury (September 2006)

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Submission on the Review of the Taxation Secrecy and Disclosure Provisions Treasury Discussion Paper September 2006