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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 Office investigated whether there was an improper disclosure of personal information relating to a medical assessment.
In Y v Ticketing Company [2007] PrivCmrA 27, the issue of the security of personal information including credit card information was considered.

The Privacy Commissioner publishes case notes of finalised complaints that are considered to be of interest to the general public.

Most cases chosen for inclusion in case notes involve interpretation of the Privacy Act or associated legislation in new circumstances, illustrate systemic issues, or illustrate the application of the law to a particular industry or subject area. The case notes are intended to offer a synopsis only. They are not intended to be a comprehensive account.

It is a function of the Commissioner to endeavour to resolve complaints by conciliation where appropriate (s.27(1)(a)). As a result, the outcome in any particular case will be affected a number of factors, including the applicable law, the facts of the matter and the approach to the conciliation process taken by both the complainant and respondent. Please visit the Complaint Case Notes, Summaries and Determinations page for more details.