Is Your Small Business Exempt?

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Guide to Privacy for Small Business

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Privacy Checklist for Small Business

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Snapshot of the Privacy Act for Small Business

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Complaint Determination No 5 of 2004

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Federal Privacy Commissioner April 2004 COMPLAINT DETERMINATION NO. 5 OF 2004 PARTIES TO THE COMPLAINT Complainant Respondent. HISTORYBACKGROUND, ALLEGATIONS AND REMEDIES SOUGHTTHE LAWINVESTIGATION PROCESSFINDINGS Personal information disclosed Findings IPP 11.1(a) Finding IP...

Complaint Determination No 4 of 2004

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Federal Privacy Commissioner April 2004 Complaint Determination No. 4 OF 2004Parties to the complaint Complainants Respondent HistoryBackground, allegations and remedies soughtThe LawInvestigation processGeneral considerationsFindings Small business provisions Collection necessary for functions and act...

Complaint Determination No 3 of 2004

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Federal Privacy Commissioner April 2004 Complaint Determination no. 3 of 2004Parties to the complaintComplainantsRespondentHistoryBackground, allegations and remedies soughtThe lawInvestigation processGeneral considerationsFindingsSmall business provisionsCurrent listing timeframesPrimary purpose of collectionUtility of informationNpp...

Complaint Determination No 2 of 2004

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Federal Privacy Commissioner April 2004 Complaint Determination no. 2 2004Parties to the complaint Complainants Respondent HistoryBackground, allegations and remedies soughtThe lawInvestigation processGeneral considerationsFindings Small business provisions Current steps taken to make sure personal i...

Complaint Determination No 1 of 2004

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Federal Privacy Commissioner April 2004 Complaint Determination No.1 of 2004 Parties to the complaint Complainants Respondent HistoryBackground, allegations and remedies soughtThe lawInvestigation processGeneral considerationsFindings Small business provisionsCharge for access to personal information via mail...

Complaint Determination No 1 of 2003

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Complaint Determination No 2 of 1993

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Complaint Determination No 1 of 1993

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Information Privacy Principles 1 - 3 (October 1994)

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Information Privacy Principles 4 - 7 (February 1998)

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Information Privacy Principles 8 - 11 (November 1996)

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National Privacy Principles (September 2001)

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September 2001 Copyright Office of the Privacy Commissioner 2001 ISBN 1-877079-22-7 This work is copyright. Apart from any use as permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, no part may be reproduced by any process without prior written permission from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner. Requests and enquiries concerning re...

Information Sheet (About the Office): Conciliation of Privacy Complaints

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The information below explains the conciliation process so that you know what to expect when participating in conciliation as part of the Office of the Privacy Commissioners complaint handling process. When the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (the Office) receives a complaint it decides how it will be handled. The best way to...

Information Sheet (Private Sector) 16 - 2002: Application of Key NPPs to Due Diligence and Completion when Buying and Selling a Business

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Background This Information Sheet is designed to help organisations involved in the sale and purchase of a business to comply with their obligations under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the Privacy Act). The Information Sheet was developed in collaboration with the Law Council of Australia. Sales of businesses are generally struct...

Information Sheet (Private Sector) 14 - 2001: Privacy Obligations for Commonwealth Contracts

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Background Commonwealth Government agencies (agencies) are required to comply with the Information Privacy Principles (IPPs) in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the Privacy Act) when handling personal information. At times agencies contract out (outsource) a function that requires a contractor to collect and handle personal informat...

Information Sheet (Private Sector) 13 - 2001: The Federal Privacy Commissioner's Approach to Promoting Compliance with the Privacy Act

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Ensuring that organisations comply with their obligations under the Privacy Act is one of the Offices most important functions. Good advice and good rules only make a real difference if they are put into practice. This information sheet sets out the approach the Office intends to take to promoting compliance with the requirements...

Information Sheet (Private Sector) 12 - 2001 Coverage of and Exemptions from the Private Sector Provisions

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**NOTE: updated with minor amendments 27 November 2007. This information sheet aims to help organisations work out if the private sector provisions in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the Privacy Act) apply to them. It lists the type of entities that the Privacy Act will apply to and those that will be exempt from its covera...

Information Sheet (Private Sector) 11 - 2001: Privacy Codes

New private sector provisions in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the Privacy Act) regulate the way the private sector organisations collect, use, keep secure and disclose personal information. The private sector provisions aim to give people greater control over the way information about them is handled in the private sector by requiring organisation...

Information Sheet (Private Sector) 10 - 2001 Application to the Privacy Act to Information Already Held

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When the new private sector amendments to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the Privacy Act) come into force on 21 December 2001, not all the National Privacy Principles (NPPs) will apply to information that private sector organisations have already collected. Section 16C of the Privacy Act sets out which NPPs will apply regardless of w...

Information Sheet (Private Sector) 8 - 2001: Contractors

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This information sheet aims to help organisations that enter into contracts with other parties to comply with their obligations under the National Privacy Principles (NPPs) in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the Privacy Act). In particular, it is relevant to an organisation that enters into a contract with another party (the contracto...

Information Sheet (Private Sector) 2 - 2001: Preparing for 21 December 2001

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New privacy provisions New private sector provisions in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the Privacy Act) regulating the way many private sector organisations collect, use, keep secure and disclose personal information come into effect on 21 December 2001. Organisations may choose to be bound by a privacy code approved by the Privac...

Information Sheet (Private Sector) 1A: National Privacy Principles

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Principle 1 - Collection Principle 2 - Use and disclosure Principle 3 - Data quality Principle 4 - Data security Principle 5 - Openness Principle 6 - Access and correction Principle 7 - Identifiers Principle 8 - Anonymity Principle 9 - Transborder data flows Principle 10 - Sensitive information...

Information Sheet (Private Sector) 1 - 2001: Overview of the Private Sector Provisions

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**NOTE: updated with minor amendments 27 November 2007. New private sector provisions in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the Privacy Act) regulate the way many private sector organisations collect, use, keep secure and disclose personal information. For the first time, they give individuals the right to know what information an...

Information Sheet (Public Sector) 2 - A step-by-step guide to internal investigations of privacy complaints by Australian and ACT government agencies

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This information sheet assists Australian and ACT government agencies covered by the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the Act) to address a privacy complaint by an individual. Are you covered under the Act? The Act requires that most Australian Government agencies comply with the Information Privacy Principles (IPPs)....

Information Sheet (Public Sector) 1 - Information Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988

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Principle 1 - Manner and purpose of collection of personal information Principle 2 - Solicitation of personal information from individual concerned Principle 3 - Solicitation of personal information generally Principle 4 - Storage and security of personal information Principle 5 - Info...

IPPs - Plain English Summary

This is a Plain English summary of the IPPs.

NPPs - Plain English Summary

This is a Plain English summary of the NPPs.

Credit Information Audit Manual Part 3 (March 1995)

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Information Privacy Principles Audit Manual Part 1 (March 1995)

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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 publishes case notes 1 - 8 for 2010

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

Media Release: Privacy Commissioner publishes case notes 1 ? 6 for 2009

05 May 2009 The Australian Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, has published six new case notes: A v Medical Practitioner [2009] PrivCmrA 1: Collection of personal information and access to personal information.  B v Cleaning Company [2009] PrivCmrA 2: Disclosure of personal information and the employee records...

Media Release: Privacy Commissioner publishes case notes 22 - 24 for 2008

05 December 2008 The Australian Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, has published three new case notes: V v Commonwealth Agency [2008] PrivCmrA 22 - improper collection and disclosure of personal information and failure to provide notice of collection of personal information. Own Motion Investigation v Direct Marketer [2008] Pr...

Media Release: Privacy Commissioner publishes case notes 19 - 21 for 2008

29 August 2008 The Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, has published three new case notes. S v Health Service Provider [2008] PrivCmrA 19: Failure to keep personal information secure T v Private Community Centre [2008] PrivCmrA 20: Failure to provide adequate notice when collecting personal information; impr...

Media Release: How to investigate privacy complaints - Privacy Commissioner issues new guides

26 August 2008 The Australian Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, has launched new guides to assist organisations and agencies in investigating privacy complaints they receive. "My Office has found that many of the privacy complaints we have received could have been resolved successfully by the organisation...

Media Release: Businesses urged to review privacy practices

25 August 2008 The Australian Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, has called on business owners and operators to review their privacy practices during Privacy Awareness Week, 24-30 August 2008. "Privacy is not simply a legal obligation; it helps build trust in your business among your customers and stakehol...

Media Release: Privacy Commissioner publishes case notes 8 - 18 for 2008

26 June 2008 The Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, has today released eleven new case notes: H v Credit Reporting Agency [2008] PrivCmrA 8 - Accuracy of credit information file. I v Contracted Service Provider to Commonwealth Agency [2008] PrivCmrA 9 - Unnecessary collection of personal information and failure to...

Media Release: Privacy Commissioner publishes case notes 1 - 7 for 2008

29 May 2008 The Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, has today released seven new case notes: A v Private School [2008] PrivCmrA 1 - refusal to give access to personal information held by a private school. B v Hotel [2008] PrivCmrA 2 - Improper disclosure of personal information by an organisation....

Media Release: Privacy Commissioner publishes case notes 25 - 27 for 2007

17 December 2007 The Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, has today released three new case notes: In W v Telecommunications Company [2007] PrivCmrA 25, it was alleged that personal information relating to a telecommunications service had been improperly disclosed. In X v Transport Company [2007] PrivCmrA 26, the Off...

Media Release: Privacy Commissioner publishes case notes 21 - 24 for 2007

29 August 2007 The Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, has today released four new case notes: In S v Accounting Firm [2007] PrivCmrA 21, it was alleged that Tax File Numbers were improperly disclosed. In T v Retailer [2007] PrivCmrA 22, the Office investigated the improper listing of a payment default on an individu...

Media Announcement: Privacy Commissioner publishes case notes 8 - 20 for 2007

29 June 2007 The Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, has today released 13 new case notes covering a range of different privacy issues and topics: F v Insurance Company [2007] PrivCmrA 8 relates to the collection and disclosure of personal information during an insurance claim. G v Law Firm [2007] PrivC...

Media Announcement: Privacy Commissioner publishes case notes 1 - 7 for 2007

25 May 2007 The Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, has today released seven new case notes covering a range of different privacy issues and topics: A v Licensed Club [2007] PrivCmrA 1 relates to the disclosure of personal information by a licensed club resulting in the harassment of the individuals concerned. B v Surgeon [...

Media Release: Ombudsman and Privacy Commissioner to streamline joint complaint handling processes

30/11/06 Commonwealth Ombudsman, Prof. John McMillan and the Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis The Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, and the Commonwealth Ombudsman, Prof. John McMillan, today signed an agreement that allows for greater cooperation between their offices when dealing with privacy-related complaints. "The agreement will...

Media Announcement: Privacy Commissioner publishes case notes 19 - 22 for 2006

30 August 2006 The Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, today released four case notes relating to personal information handled by a law firm, banking institution, health service provider and a credit provider: T v Law Firm [2006] PrivCmrA 19, involved a law firm that was handling two separate insurance-related cases relat...

Media Announcement: Release of Privacy Impact Assessment Guide and Layered Privacy Policy

29/8/06 The Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, today announced the release of two new documents: the Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) Guide and a new Privacy Policy for her Office. "These two documents will undoubtedly play an important role in assisting agencies and organisations in further developing their privacy systems and proc...

Media Release: Privacy Commissioner comments on Centrelink's privacy report

23 August 2006 In responding to comments in todays media regarding the results from Centrelinks review of staff access to customer records Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, has reinforced the need for Australian Government agencies to ensure they are meeting their obligations under the Privacy Act. "It is important that Australian...

Media Announcement: Privacy Commissioner publishes case notes 15 - 18 for 2006

30 June 2006 The Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, has today released four case notes regarding personal information handled by an electrical goods retailer, a financial institution, a medical equipment supplier and a telecommunications provider. The Privacy Commissioner publishes case notes of finalised complaints that are considered...

Media Announcement: Privacy Commissioner releases privacy audit reports

30 June 2006 The Privacy Act provides for the Commissioner to undertake audits to assess and improve compliance with the Privacy Act on the part of Australian and ACT government agencies, credit reporting agencies, credit providers and tax file number recipients. The Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, has decided to publish the finalised...

Media Announcement: Privacy Commissioner publishes case notes 10 - 14 for 2006

26 June 2006The Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, has today released five case notes regarding personal information handled by tenancy database companies, health service providers and a utility provider. The Privacy Commissioner publishes case notes of finalised complaints that are considered to be of interest to the general public. Not...

Media Announcement: Privacy Commissioner publishes case notes 5 - 9 for 2006

28 April 2006The Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, has today released five case notes regarding personal information handled by a money transfer service, a taxation accountant, a chartered accountant, a retail company, and a utility company and industry group. The Privacy Commissioner publishes case notes of finalised complaints that are consi...

Media Statement: Privacy Commissioner publishes case notes 1 - 4 for 2006

1 March 2006 The Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, has today released four case notes regarding personal information handled by a credit provider, a banking institution, insurance company and an Australian Government agency. The Privacy Commissioner publishes case notes of finalised complaints that are considered to be of interest...

Media Announcement: Privacy Commissioner investigates Switch Mobile and One Touch Solutions

17/08/05Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis has opened investigations into Switch Mobile and One Touch Solutions following allegations raised in the ABCs Four Corners story, Your Money and Your Life, regarding possible breaches of the Privacy Act. "My Office has contacted Switch Mobile and One Touch Solutions and will investigate whether Switch M...

Announcement: Privacy Commissioner publishes case notes 8 to 18

29 June 2005 The Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, has today released case notes 8 to 18 regarding personal information handled by credit providers, insurance providers, employment agencies, a telecommunications service provider, an internet service provider and federal government agencies. The Privacy Commissioner publishes case...

Media Release: Privacy Commissioner concludes investigation into CAMM Pacific and Health Communications Network Limited

11 May 2005 "Most people consider that health information about them is quite sensitive. When my Office became aware that the personal information of patients may have been inappropriately disclosed by doctors to CAMM Pacific via Health Communications Network Limiteds (HCN) Medical Director software, I chose to investigate," said Privacy C...

Announcement: Federal Privacy Commissioner publishes case notes 1 - 7, 2005

25 February 2005 The Federal Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, has today released case notes 1 to 7 regarding excessive charges for access to records, a disputed credit file listing, inappropriate disclosure of personal information and a failure to appropriately secure documents when in transit. In A v Insurer [2005] Pri...

Announcement: Federal Privacy Commissioner publishes case notes 16 - 19, 2004

The Federal Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, has today released case notes 16 to 19 regarding collection of personal information, a default listing on consumer credit file and the use of personal information for direct marketing. In Z v Credit Provider [2004] PrivCmrA 16 the complainant attended a bank branch and presented a cheque marked...

Announcement: Acting Federal Privacy Commissioner Publishes New Case Notes

23/6/04 Acting Federal Privacy Commissioner Timothy Pilgrim today released nine new case notes. "Issuing case notes like these is one of a number of measures the Office continues to develop to assist people in understanding how both the Privacy Act and the Office operate. These case notes provide important guidance about what the Commiss...

Media Release: A privacy first as Federal Court stops privacy breach

27/5/04 In a first for Australia, an organisation has successfully used section 98 of the federal Privacy Act to ask the Federal Court to stop an alleged privacy breach. "The Office will take a look at the decision handed down on 21 May 2004 by Justice Gyles, in the case of Seven Network (Operations) Limited v Media Entertainment an...

Announcement: Acting Federal Privacy Commissioner publishes amended case note 4 for 2004

27/05/04 The Acting Federal Privacy Commissioner, Timothy Pilgrim has today re-published case note 4 regarding disclosure of personal information within a Commonwealth Government agency. InX v Commonwealth Agency [2004] PrivCmrA 4, the complainant alleged that the agencys employee disclosed to the complainants ex-partner that the com...

Media Release: Company Director's Guide to Enhance Privacy

7/5/04 "The company directors guide to privacy, launched today, will assist directors to oversee the implementation of efficient and responsible privacy procedures that have the potential to enhance customer trust and loyalty," said Acting Federal Privacy Commissioner Timothy Pilgrim. "A Guide for Directors - Privacy and Boards: Wha...

Media Release: Tenancy database operator breaches the Privacy Act

19/4/04 Federal Privacy Commissioner, Malcolm Crompton has issued four complaint determinations that enhance tenants privacy rights by ensuring that records about their tenancy history are accurate, up to date and can be accessed for a reasonable fee. "Having a home is a very fundamental right and therefore its very important that all ten...

Announcement: Federal Privacy Commissioner publishes case note 3 for 2004

24/03/04 The Federal Privacy Commissioner, Malcolm Crompton, has today released case note 3 regarding the disclosure of personal information, between financial institutions, collected prior to commencement of the National Privacy Principles. In H v Financial Institution A and B [2004] PrivCmrA 3 the complainant alleged that there ha...

Announcement: Federal Privacy Commissioner publishes case notes 1 and 2 for 2004

16/1/04The Federal Privacy Commissioner, Malcolm Crompton, has today released case notes 1 and 2 regarding the use of personal information by an insurance company and a large retail outlet. In N v Private Insurer [2004] PrivCmrA 1 the complainant raised concerns that an organisation had unnecessarily collected personal information durin...

Announcement: Federal Privacy Commissioner publishes case notes 10 and 11

22/9/03 The Federal Privacy Commissioner, Malcolm Crompton, has today released case notes 10 and 11 regarding the use of personal information by Commonwealth agencies. In L v Commonwealth Agency [2003] PrivCmrA 10, the complainant raised concerns relating to the security of his personal information held by the agency. The complaina...

Announcement: Federal Privacy Commissioner publishes latest case notes

30/6/03 The Federal Privacy Commissioner, Malcolm Crompton, has today released five privacy complaint case notes that deal mainly with consumer credit reporting issues. In G v Credit Provider [2003] PrivCmrA 5, the complainant disputed a default that was listed on their credit file. As a result of investigations by the Office, the...

Media Release: Case Notes Shed Light on Financial Information Handling

26 March 2003 "Most businesses are keen to do the right thing when we begin to investigate allegations of privacy breaches by them," said Privacy Commissioner, Malcolm Crompton. The Commissioners comments came during the release of case notes that summarise his investigations into two privacy complaints involving peoples financ...

Media Release: The Source web site privacy investigation concluded

29 November 2002 The Office of the Privacy Commissioner has concluded an investigation into The Source web site finding that the Privacy Act was breached by the Department of Family and Community Services, which manages the site. The breaches have now been adequately addressed by the Department and measures are now in place to prevent simi...

Media Release: Privacy countdown for small business

29 October 2002 "The small business countdown is on" said Federal Privacy Commissioner, Malcolm Crompton. "In 8 weeks time, on 21 December 2002, more small businesses will be covered by the federal Privacy Act. Those businesses covered by the Act should have their privacy policies and practices in place by that date," said Federal Privacy Com...

Media Release: Privacy Commissioner advises on due diligence

28 October 2002 "Business has asked me for advice on how the Privacy Act applies to personal information handled in the due diligence process. In some cases, this can involve disclosure and collection of substantial amounts of personal information. This Information Sheet answers the key privacy questions and gives businesses useful tips th...

Media Release: Telstra Database Mistake

12 August 2002 Deputy Federal Privacy Commissioner, Timothy Pilgrim made the following announcement on 12 August 2002: "Telstras publishing of the silent numbers of some of their customers is a serious privacy issue, particularly for those people who have requested a silent number for security reasons. "While I welcome Telstras early a...

Announcement: Formal Investigation into Federal Government Web Site Commenced

12 June 2002 "We are aware of allegations that a federal government web site*, designed for young people, may have spammed users as part of two competitions it was running. I have commenced a formal investigation into the matter to determine if the Privacy Act has been breached," said Timothy Pilgrim, Deputy Federal Privacy Commissioner....

Media Release: Regulators Co-Operate to Improve Privacy Compliance

12 March 2002 JOINT STATEMENT - AUSTRALIAN COMPETITION AND CONSUMER COMMISSION AND THE OFFICE OF THE PRIVACY COMMISSIONER A memorandum of understanding to facilitate cooperation and coordination between the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and the Office of the Privacy Commission was signed today. ACCC C...

Media Release: Guidelines to the National Privacy Principles released

17/9/2001 "Today, I am announcing the early release of the finalised Guidelines to the National Privacy Principles," said Privacy Commissioner, Malcolm Crompton. "This document should assist business get up to speed to meet the legislated requirements of the National Privacy Principles as established by the Privacy Act, and help organ...

Media Release: Sickie web site not cleared by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner

30/8/2001 "Reports, earlier today, that my Office has cleared the privacy practices of Wayne and Dianas Employment Web Site are incorrect. My Office has not cleared the web site," said Privacy Commissioner, Malcolm Crompton. "Changes to the federal Privacy Act that extends its coverage to private sector organisations come into force on 21 Dec...

Media Release: Less than 100% compliance: not acceptable!

20/8/2001 "Nearly one third of Commonwealth websites still fail to meet the baseline requirement of displaying a privacy statement. For government agencies, anything less than 100% compliance is not acceptable," said the Privacy Commissioner. "The results of the websites audit are overall disappointing," said Federal Privacy Commissioner, Mal...

Media Release: Deputy Federal Privacy Commissioner concludes Harts Investigation

12/2/2001 The Deputy Privacy Commissioner, Mr Timothy Pilgrim, today announced the results of his investigation into the disclosure of personal information by Harts Australasia. "I have concluded my investigation and found that Harts did breach the Privacy Act," said Mr Pilgrim. "I am pleased to advise that, by way of resolution...

Media Release: Investigation of GST-Assist Breach Concluded

16/10/2000 Investigation of GST-Assist Breach Concluded The Federal Privacy Commissioner Malcolm Crompton, today confirmed that the absence of appropriate security measures in the Treasury Departments GST-Assist website, prior to 29 June 2000 was a breach of the Federal Privacy Act. The GST-Assist website was developed to provide an elect...

Media Release: Federal Privacy Commissioner Concludes Investigations into AEC

Media Release 5/7/2000 Federal Privacy Commissioner Concludes Investigations into AEC Federal Privacy Commissioner, Malcolm Crompton has concluded his investigation into the Australian Electoral Commissions (AEC) disclosure of elector data to the Australian Tax Office (ATO). The Federal Privacy Commissioner found that there was no legal b...

Australian Governmnet Solicitor Legal Briefing 2002 - Outsourcing

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Complaint Form

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Explanatory Statement - section 135AA Guidelines

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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 Explanatory statement for the Privacy Guidelines for the Medicare Benefits and Pharmaceutical Benefits Programs 1. PURPOSE AND AUTHORITY Authority for making the Guidelines Relevant provisions of the P...

NPP / IPP Bookmark

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Personal Information Digest - Form

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Personal Information Digests: Commonwealth 2010

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Personal Information Digests: Commonwealth 2009

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Personal Information Digests: Commonwealth 2008

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Personal Information Digests: Commonwealth 2007

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Personal Information Digests: Commonwealth 2006

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Personal Information Digests: Commonwealth 2005

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Personal Information Digests: Commonwealth 2004

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Personal Information Digests: Commonwealth 2003

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Personal Information Digests: Commonwealth 2002

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Personal Information Digests: Commonwealth 2001

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Personal Information Digests: Commonwealth 2000

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Personal Information Digests: Commonwealth 1999

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Credit Information Audit Process

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Information Privacy Principles Audit Process

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ACT Human Rights Commission

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Public Trustee for the Australian Capital Territory

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ACT Planning and Land Authority

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ACT Corrective Services: Client and Staff Records

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ACT Office of the Community Advocate (now ACT Public Advocate): Client Records

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ACT Department of Justice And Community Safety: Registrar General's Office

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ACT Department of Disability, Housing and Community Services: Client Records

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Canberra Institute of Technology: Staff and Student Records

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ACT Residential Tenancies Tribunal: Client and Employee Records

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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.

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.  

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs and Centrelink: Document Verification Service Prototype

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Australian Customs Service: SmartGate Automated Border Processing

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Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade & Australian Customs Service: ePassport & SmartGate Trials

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Legal Services Expenditure Report 2008-09

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Privacy Proofing Your Organisation for NOW and the Future

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Speech by Karen Curtis, Privacy Commissioner, at the iappANZ Conference, Melbourne, 14 October 2009

Privacy in context: Implications for Schools

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Presentation by Clare Vinecombe, Deputy Director (A/g), Compliance,ÿto Association of Independent Schools of Victoria,ÿMelbourne, 1 November 2007.

Open Government: Reality or Rhetoric

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Speech by Karen Curtis, Privacy Commissioner. Delivered to the Institute of Public Administration Australia, 15 June 2006.

The Privacy Act and commercial information

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A speech delivered by Melanie Drayton, Deputy Director, at the

How to Handle A Privacy Complaint

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A speech delivered by Annelies Moens & Siobhan Jenner, Deputy Directors, at the UNSW Seminar Series, 9 March 2005.

Managing Privacy Risk: An Introductory Guide to Privacy Impact Assessment

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A speech delivered by Policy Adviser, Martin O'Reilly at the 26 November 2004 PCO meeting.

Successful Complaints to the Privacy Commissioner

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Speech delivered by the Director of Compliance, Chris Cowper, to the CLE Seminar - Privacy Complaints: How to win for your customers, Sydney, December 4.

OFPC complaint handling processes

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A speech delivered by compliance officer - Annelies Moens, Canberra, 30 June 2003

The Essential Guide to the Privacy Act

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a speech delivered by Chris Cowper, Director Policy, Office of theÿPrivacy Commissioner, to the LAN Annual IT Security Forum 2002, Melbourne,ÿ20 November 2002.

Protecting Your Privacy - It's a Corporate Responsibility

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a speech by the Privacy Commissioner, Malcolm Crompton, to the Conference on Enabling the Information Future organised by the Archives, Information & Records Management Joint Venture, Brisbane, 18 October 2002

Privacy Laws for the Australian private sector: Compliance versus Enforcement

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a speech delivered by Brant Pridmore, Acting Deputy Privacy commissioner, Office of the Privacy Commissioner, to the Association for Compliance Professionals of Australia, Sydney,ÿ17ÿSeptember 2002.

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.

Federal Privacy Law - Implementation Experience to date

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Federal Privacy Law - Implementation Experience to date: a speech delivered by Brant Pridmore, Director Compliance, organised by the NSW Chamber of Commerce, Sydney, 10 April 2002.

Privacy and the Private Sector: The National Framework

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delivered by Paul Armstrong, Director Policy to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Canberra, 4 February 2002

Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 - Complying with your obligations

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delivered by Timothy Pilgrim, Deputy Privacy Commissioner, to a Blake Dawson Waldron seminar, 20 June 2001

Enforcement of the Federal Privacy Act--What you can expect from the Privacy Commissioner

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delivered by Brant Pridmore, Director, Compliance to IIR Privacy Law conference, Sydney, 29 May 2001