Privacy Act Review Issues Paper submission

Download our submission [1,549KB] (11 December 2020)

Part 1: Objectives of the Privacy Act

Part 2: Definition of personal information

Part 3: Flexibility of the APPs in regulating and protecting privacy

Part 6: Fairness and reasonableness requirements for entities

Part 7: Organisational accountability requirement for entities

Part 9: Enforcement powers under the Privacy Act and role of the OAIC

Part 10: Direct right of action

Part 12: Notifiable Data Breaches scheme: impact and effectiveness

Part 13: Interaction between the Act and other regulatory schemes

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Acknowledgement of Country

The OAIC acknowledges Traditional Custodians of Country across Australia and their continuing connection to land, waters and communities. We pay our respect to First Nations people, cultures and Elders past and present.

Privacy Act Review Issues Paper submission

The OAIC has made a submission to the Australian Government's review of the Privacy Act 1988 in response to its Issues Paper.

Executive summary

Part 1: Objectives of the Privacy Act

Part 2: Definition of personal information

Part 3: Flexibility of the APPs in regulating and protecting privacy

Part 4: Exemptions

Part 5: Notice and consent