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Who does the Australian Privacy Act apply to?
The Privacy Act covers Australian Government agencies and organisations with an annual turnover of more than $3 million, and some other organisations.
What is the right to privacy in Australia?
There is no absolute right to privacy in Australian law and there is no clearly recognised tort of invasion of privacy or similar remedy available to people who feel their privacy has been violated.
What is the Privacy Act 1988 Australia?
The Privacy Act 1988 (Privacy Act) was introduced to promote and protect the privacy of individuals and to regulate how Australian Government agencies and organisations with an annual turnover of more than $3 million, and some other organisations, handle personal information.
How many privacy acts are there in Australia?
13 Australian Privacy Principles
There are 13 Australian Privacy Principles and they govern standards, rights and obligations around: the collection, use and disclosure of personal information.
Who is exempt from the Australian Privacy Act?
These exempt entities include small business operators, registered political parties, agencies, state and territory authorities, and prescribed state and territory instrumentalities. 33.13 Certain acts and practices of organisations also fall outside the operation of the Privacy Act.
What kind of privacy laws are there in Australia?
Overview of Privacy Law in Australia. The handling of personal information in Australia is governed by legislation at both a federal and state/territory level. At a federal level, the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act) governs the way in which business entities and federal government agencies must handle personal information.
Is the Privacy Act 1988 being reviewed in Australia?
On 12 December 2019, the Attorney-General announced that the Australian Government would conduct a review of the Privacy Act 1988 to ensure privacy settings empower consumers, protect their data and best serve the Australian economy.
What are the Australian Privacy Principles app 1?
The Australian Privacy Principles APP 1: Open and transparent management of personal information APP 1 requires an APP entity to implement privacy practices, procedures and systems: to ensure compliance with the remaining APPs and that enable them to deal with inquiries and complaints.
When is privacy Awareness Week in Australia 2019?
Privacy Awareness Week runs from 3–9 May and urges all Australians to make privacy a priority in their personal and professional lives. For more information, including events and tips on how to protect your privacy, visit the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner website.