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https://www.oaic.gov.au/freedom-of-information/how-to-access-government-information/make-a-freedom-of-information-request/how-to-make-a-freedom-of-information-request
How to make a freedom of information request | OAIC
You must put your request in writing to the agency or minister that holds the document you want to access. Some agencies have an FOI request form on their...
information request oaicmakefreedom
https://www.oaic.gov.au/consumer-data-right/consumer-data-right-guidance-for-business/consumer-data-right-and-the-privacy-act
Consumer Data Right and the Privacy Act | OAIC
CDR privacy safeguards set out the privacy rights and obligations for participants in the system. They apply only to CDR data that's also personal information.
consumer data rightprivacy act oaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/your-privacy-rights/your-personal-information/what-is-a-privacy-policy
What is a privacy policy? | OAIC
A privacy policy is a statement that explains in simple language how an organisation or agency handles your personal information.
privacy policy oaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/freedom-of-information/information-commissioner-decisions-and-reports/foi-reports
Freedom of information reports | OAIC
The Information Commissioner may undertake a commissioner initiated investigation into an agency's actions in performing its functions or exercising its powers...
information reportsfreedomoaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/about-the-OAIC/our-regulatory-approach/guide-to-privacy-regulatory-action
Guide to privacy regulatory action | OAIC
Explains the OAIC's privacy regulatory powers, looking at the legislative framework and purpose of the power, and the steps we'll take in the exercise of the...
privacy regulatoryguideactionoaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/freedom-of-information/freedom-of-information-guidance-for-government-agencies/proactive-publication-and-administrative-access/information-publication-scheme/information-publication-scheme-overview-for-senior-executive-staff
Information Publication Scheme overview for senior executive staff | OAIC
Under the IPS, agencies must publish a broad range of information. Agencies and staff are protected against civil and criminal liability if they publish...
information publicationscheme overviewsenior executivestaff oaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/your-privacy-rights/credit-reporting/fraud-and-your-credit-report
Fraud and your credit report | OAIC
Under the consumer credit laws, if you’ve been or are likely to be the victim of fraud (including identity fraud), you may request a credit reporting body not...
credit reportfraudoaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/about-the-OAIC/our-regulatory-approach
Our regulatory approach | OAIC
We have a range of regulatory responsibilities and powers under the Privacy Act 1988 and the Freedom of Information Act 1982 and other legislation.
regulatory approachoaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/about-the-OAIC/access-our-information/about-our-foi-disclosure-log
About our FOI disclosure log | OAIC
All Australian Government agencies that are subject to the Freedom of Information Act 1982 are required by s 11C to publish a FOI disclosure log on their...
foi disclosure logoaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/your-privacy-rights/credit-reporting/what-is-credit-reporting
What is credit reporting? | OAIC
Credit reporting is a way to balance protecting your personal information and your credit provider’s need to access your credit information.
credit reportingoaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/notifiable-data-breaches/notifiable-data-breaches-publications/notifiable-data-breaches-report-januaryjune-2021
Notifiable Data Breaches Report: January–June 2021 | OAIC
Statistics on notifications received under the NDB scheme (January to June 2021) so entities and the public understand privacy risks the scheme identified
notifiable data breachesreport2021oaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/consumer-data-right/consumer-data-right-guidance-for-business/privacy-obligations/guide-to-developing-a-consumer-data-right-policy
Guide to developing a Consumer Data Right policy | OAIC
For data holders, designated gateways, accredited persons and those preparing for accreditation under the Consumer Data Right system (CDR) to prepare and...
consumer data rightpolicy oaicguidedeveloping
https://www.oaic.gov.au/freedom-of-information/freedom-of-information-guidance-for-government-agencies/foi-guidelines/part-4-charges-for-providing-access
Part 4: Charges for providing access | OAIC
An agency or minister may impose a charge in respect of a request for access to a document or for providing access to a document, under s 29 of the FOI Act....
part 4providing accesschargesoaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/privacy-guidance-for-organisations-and-government-agencies/organisations/direct-marketing
Direct marketing | OAIC
APP 7 applies to organisations that use or disclose personal information for direct marketing, but not to direct marketing that the Do Not Call Register Act...
direct marketingoaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/consumer-data-right/information-for-consumers/consumer-data-right-privacy-and-security
Consumer Data Right privacy and security | OAIC
There are a range of measures are in place to keep your data secure and protect your privacy when using the Consumer Data Right.
consumer data rightprivacysecurityoaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/engage-with-us/networks/information-matters-newsletter
Information Matters newsletter | OAIC
Our regular newsletter about our upcoming events, latest guidance and activities
information mattersnewsletteroaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/notifiable-data-breaches/notifiable-data-breaches-publications/notifiable-data-breaches-report-julydecember-2019
Notifiable Data Breaches Report: July–December 2019 | OAIC
Statistics on notifications received under the NDB scheme (July to December 2019) so entities and the public understand privacy risks the scheme identified
notifiable data breaches2019 oaicreport
https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/your-privacy-rights/social-media-minimum-age/parent-and-carers-resource
Parent and carers resource | OAIC
FAQs about the privacy provisions of the Social Media Minimum Age scheme and helpful resources explaining what personal information may be handled by providers...
parentcarersresourceoaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/privacy-guidance-for-organisations-and-government-agencies/more-guidance/emergencies-and-disasters
Emergencies and disasters | OAIC
Help for entities to understand their obligations under Part VIA of the Privacy Act 1988 when handling personal information in declared emergencies or disasters
emergenciesdisastersoaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/privacy-guidance-for-organisations-and-government-agencies/more-guidance/privacy-public-interest-determination-guide
Privacy public interest determination guide | OAIC
A guide for agencies and organisations (known as APP entities) when they are considering applying for a public interest determination under Part VI of the...
public interestprivacydeterminationguideoaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/engage-with-us/consultations
Consultations | OAIC
List of our current and recent consultations. Under each topic are our consultations and any submissions we received (unless we received it in confidence).
consultations oaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/privacy-complaints/what-you-can-complain-about
What you can complain about | OAIC
You can complain to us about the handling of your personal information by an Australian Government agency or any organisation the Privacy Act 1988 covers.
complainoaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/your-privacy-rights/social-media-and-online-privacy/photos-and-videos
Photos and videos | OAIC
Photos and videos of you are personal information under the Privacy Act if your identity is clear or could reasonably be worked out. Your privacy rights for...
photosvideosoaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/consumer-data-right/information-for-consumers
Information for consumers | OAIC
Learn about the Consumer Data Right, how to opt-in to the system and how your privacy is safeguarded.
informationconsumersoaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/notifiable-data-breaches/notifiable-data-breaches-publications/notifiable-data-breaches-report-1-january-to-31-march-2019
Notifiable Data Breaches Report: 1 January to 31 March 2019 | OAIC
Statistics on notifications received under the NDB scheme (1 January to 31 March 2019) so entities and the public understand privacy risks the scheme identified
notifiable data breachesreport 131 march2019 oaicjanuary
https://www.oaic.gov.au/about-the-OAIC/our-corporate-information/plans-policies-and-procedures/public-interest-disclosure-procedures
Public interest disclosure procedures | OAIC
Under the Public Interest Disclosure Act, the principal officer of an agency must set up processes for facilitating and dealing with public interest...
public interest disclosureproceduresoaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/your-privacy-rights
Your privacy rights | OAIC
In Australia, the Privacy Act 1988 deals with your information privacy rights and how organisations and agencies must handle your personal information.
privacy rightsoaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/privacy-guidance-for-organisations-and-government-agencies/government-agencies/australian-government-agencies-privacy-code
Australian Government Agencies Privacy Code | OAIC
Australian Government Agencies Privacy Code requires all government agencies subject to the Privacy Act to strive for best practice in privacy governance
privacy code oaicaustralian governmentagencies
https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/notifiable-data-breaches/notifiable-data-breach-statistics-dashboard
Notifiable Data Breach statistics dashboard | OAIC
We regularly report statistics on notifiable data breaches.
data breach statisticsnotifiabledashboardoaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/freedom-of-information/freedom-of-information-guidance-for-government-agencies/government-agency-website-requirements
Government agency website requirements | OAIC
How a government agency's website can use access to information and freedom of information approaches to let the public know how to get information or...
government agencyrequirementsoaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/privacy-guidance-for-organisations-and-government-agencies/covid-19/coronavirus-covid-19-understanding-your-privacy-obligations-to-your-staff
Coronavirus (COVID-19): understanding your privacy obligations to your staff | OAIC
Guide to help entities regulated by the Privacy Act 1988 to understand their privacy obligations in the context of the pandemic.
coronavirus covid 19privacy obligationsstaff oaicunderstanding
https://www.oaic.gov.au/consumer-data-right/consumer-data-right-guidance-for-business
Consumer Data Right guidance for business | OAIC
Learn how the Consumer Data Right system upholds privacy rights.
consumer data rightguidancebusinessoaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/consumer-data-right/consumer-data-right-legislation,-regulation-and-definitions/consumer-data-right-regulation
Consumer Data Right regulation | OAIC
The Consumer Data Right is co-regulated by the OAIC and ACCC. Each agency has defined investigation and enforcement powers.
consumer data rightregulationoaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/privacy-assessments-and-decisions/privacy-assessments/access-security-governance-for-the-my-health-record-system-midland-private-hospital
Access security governance for the My Health Record system: Midland Private Hospital | OAIC
This report outlines the findings of the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) on a privacy assessment of St John of God Midland Private...
midland private hospitalaccess securityhealth recordgovernancesystem
https://www.oaic.gov.au/engage-with-us/research-and-training-resources
Research and training resources | OAIC
Read our research that helps to inform our approach to regulation, strategy and education. And take a look through our training resources.
training resourcesresearchoaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/privacy-guidance-for-organisations-and-government-agencies/organisations/facial-recognition-technology-a-guide-to-assessing-the-privacy-risks
Facial recognition technology: a guide to assessing the privacy risks | OAIC
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
facial recognition technologyprivacy risksguideassessingoaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/about-the-OAIC/our-corporate-information/corporate-plans/corporate-plan-2025-26
Corporate plan 2025–26 | OAIC
The OAIC's Corporate Plan for 2025–26, which outlines who we are, what we are here to do, our vision and how we will achieve it.
corporate planoaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/notifiable-data-breaches/notifiable-data-breaches-publications/notifiable-data-breaches-report-july-to-december-2022
Notifiable Data Breaches Report: July to December 2022 | OAIC
Statistics on notifications received under the NDB scheme (July to December 2022) so entities and the public understand privacy risks the scheme identified
notifiable data breachesreport julydecember 2022oaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/consumer-data-right/consumer-data-right-legislation,-regulation-and-definitions/consumer-data-right-participants
Consumer Data Right participants | OAIC
Explains who the participants in the Consumer Data Right system are and what they are permitted to do
consumer data rightparticipantsoaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/freedom-of-information/freedom-of-information-statistics-for-the-oaic/caseload-reports-2024-25
Caseload reports and focus areas 2024-25 | OAIC
Find key statistical information about the OAIC’s freedom of information regulatory work
focus areas2024 25caseloadreportsoaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/about-the-OAIC/information-policy/information-policy-resources/access-to-and-use-of-public-sector-information-the-academic-re-user-perspective
Access to and use of public sector information: the academic re-user perspective | OAIC
Read our report: 'Access to and use of public sector information: the academic re-user perspective'.
public sector informationuser perspectiveaccessacademicoaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/freedom-of-information/freedom-of-information-guidance-for-government-agencies/proactive-publication-and-administrative-access/information-publication-scheme/information-publication-scheme-review-survey-2023
Information Publication Scheme review survey 2023 | OAIC
The Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) (FOI Act) requires the OAIC and Australian Government agencies to review compliance with the Information Publication...
information publicationscheme reviewsurvey 2023oaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/consumer-data-right/consumer-data-right-assessments
Consumer Data Right assessments | OAIC
The Commissioner has powers to assess or audit if a CDR participant follows the privacy safeguards or the relevant CDR rules when handling CDR data.
consumer data rightassessments oaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/your-privacy-rights/surveillance-and-monitoring/workplace-monitoring-and-surveillance
Workplace monitoring and surveillance | OAIC
The Privacy Act doesn’t specifically cover surveillance in the workplace. But, an employer who conducts surveillance or monitors their staff must follow any...
workplace monitoringsurveillanceoaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/engage-with-us/events/privacy-awareness-week
Privacy Awareness Week | OAIC
Privacy Awareness Week (PAW) is an annual event to raise awareness of privacy issues and the importance of protecting personal information.
privacy awarenessweekoaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/about-the-OAIC/information-policy
Information policy | OAIC
Information held by the Australian Government is a resource to be managed for public purposes. We work with public sector agencies to make it more transparent...
information policyoaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/freedom-of-information/your-freedom-of-information-rights/freedom-of-information-reviews/internal-review
Apply for an internal review | OAIC
You can ask an agency to do an internal review their decision about your FOI request. If possible, another employee in the agency, usually more senior, does...
internal reviewapplyoaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/privacy-registers/privacy-codes/childrens-online-privacy-code-childrens-consultation-report
Children’s Online Privacy Code - children’s consultation report | OAIC
Report on consultations with children and young people, Children’s Online Privacy Code
online privacy codeconsultation reportoaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/privacy-assessments-and-decisions/privacy-assessments
Privacy assessments | OAIC
The Australian Information Commissioner has powers to conduct privacy assessments of agencies and organisations the Privacy Act 1988 covers.
privacy assessmentsoaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/about-the-OAIC/our-corporate-information/operational-information/oaic-audit-committee
OAIC Audit Committee | OAIC
Our Audit Committee assists the Commissioner to discharge her responsibilities in relation to the OAIC’s finances and performance, risk oversight and...
audit committeeoaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/consumer-data-right/information-for-consumers/cdr-resources-in-other-languages/traditional-chinese
Traditional Chinese | OAIC
The Consumer Data Right and your privacy in traditional Chinese.
traditional chineseoaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/privacy-guidance-for-organisations-and-government-agencies/health-service-providers/my-health-record/handling-information-in-a-my-health-record
Handling information in a My Health Record | OAIC
A healthcare provider organisation registered to use the My Health Record system can collect, use and disclose health information to provide health care to a...
health record oaichandling information
https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/privacy-complaints/your-complaint-review-rights
Your complaint review rights | OAIC
You can seek a judicial review of our decision or determination about your complaint. You can complain to the Commonwealth Ombudsman if you think we've treated...
rights oaiccomplaintreview
https://www.oaic.gov.au/about-the-OAIC/access-our-information/administrative-access-to-information
Administrative access to information | OAIC
You may request information from the OAIC through administrative access. Administrative access is a less formal process than making an FOI request.
administrative accessinformation oaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/news/media-centre/oaic-releases-exposure-draft-of-the-childrens-online-privacy-code
OAIC releases Exposure Draft of the Children’s Online Privacy Code | OAIC
The OAIC has published an exposure draft of the Children’s Online Privacy Code, including new rules which ensure the consideration the best interests of...
online privacy codeexposure draftoaicreleases
https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/your-privacy-rights/health-information/what-is-health-information
What is health information? | OAIC
Health information is any personal information about your health or disability. It includes information or opinion about your illness, injury or disability.
health information oaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/privacy-guidance-for-organisations-and-government-agencies/handling-personal-information/national-relay-service
National Relay Service | OAIC
The Privacy Act 1988 generally allows for personal information to be discussed with individuals via the National Relay Service.
relay servicenationaloaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/freedom-of-information/your-freedom-of-information-rights/freedom-of-information-reviews/information-commissioner-review
Apply for an Information Commissioner review | OAIC
Ask us for an Information Commissioner review if you're not happy with an agency's decision on your FOI request or they haven't made a timely decision about it
information commissionerapplyreviewoaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/privacy-guidance-for-organisations-and-government-agencies/covid-19/coronavirus-covid-19-vaccinations-understanding-your-privacy-obligations-to-your-staff
Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccinations: understanding your privacy obligations to your staff | OAIC
An entity the Privacy Act regulates must know their obligations when collecting, using, storing and disclosing staff health information on the COVID-19 vaccine
coronavirus covid 19privacy obligationsstaff oaicvaccinationsunderstanding
https://www.oaic.gov.au/engage-with-us/translations/about-the-oaic-hazaragi
Hazaragi | OAIC
Common topics translated to Hazaragi. If you require further assistance, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 then ask for 1300 363 992
hazaragioaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/about-the-OAIC/our-corporate-information/accountability
Accountability | OAIC
We are required to disclose appointments, gifts, as well as certain categories of expenditure and internal documents.
accountabilityoaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/your-privacy-rights/data-breaches/data-breach-support-and-resources
Data breach support and resources | OAIC
Organisations that offer support in stressful times and how to contact them. Links for organisations that offer advice on securing your online personal...
data breachsupportresourcesoaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/your-privacy-rights/your-personal-information/what-is-privacy
What is privacy? | OAIC
Privacy is a fundamental human right that underpins freedom of association, thought and expression, as well as freedom from discrimination. But it’s hard to...
privacy oaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/about-the-OAIC/join-our-team/oaic-talent-register
OAIC talent register | OAIC
The OAIC Talent Register 2021–22 is designed to capture expressions of interest for the purposes of talent consideration and OAIC workforce management.
oaictalentregister
https://www.oaic.gov.au/about-the-OAIC/our-corporate-information/plans-policies-and-procedures/privacy-policy
Privacy policy | OAIC
This privacy policy outlines the personal information handling practices of the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.
privacy policy oaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/privacy-registers/privacy-codes/privacy-credit-reporting-code-2014-version-2.1
Privacy (Credit Reporting) Code 2014 (Version 2.1) | OAIC
This version of the CR Code (v2.1) was in force from 14 February 2020 to 21 April 2022.
version 2 1credit reportingprivacycode2014
https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/privacy-complaints/how-we-investigate-and-resolve-your-complaint
How we investigate and resolve your complaint | OAIC
OAIC acts as an impartial third party when investigating and resolving a complaint. We don’t act for you or the organisation or agency you complained about.
complaint oaicinvestigateresolve
https://www.oaic.gov.au/freedom-of-information/information-commissioner-decisions-and-reports/foi-reports/review-of-charges-under-the-freedom-of-information-act-1982-report-to-the-attorney-general
Review of charges under the Freedom of Information Act 1982: Report to the Attorney-General | OAIC
The capacity of an agency or minister to impose an access charge under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 is always at the centre of debate about the...
freedom information actattorney generalreviewcharges1982
https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/your-privacy-rights/credit-reporting/access-your-credit-report
Access your credit report | OAIC
A credit reporting body must give you access to your consumer credit report for free once every 3 months.
credit reportaccessoaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/privacy-guidance-for-organisations-and-government-agencies/more-guidance
More guidance | OAIC
List of our guides for organisations and government agencies on a range of topics including the APPs; complaints and disputes; emergencies; and...
guidanceoaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/your-privacy-rights/your-personal-information/access-your-personal-information
Access your personal information | OAIC
Australian privacy law gives you a general right to access your personal information, including your health information
personal information oaicaccess
https://www.oaic.gov.au/about-the-OAIC/our-corporate-information/operational-information/oaic-privacy-champion,-chief-privacy-officer-and-privacy-officer-roles
OAIC Privacy Champion, Chief Privacy Officer and Privacy Officer roles | OAIC
Explains the functions of the OAIC's privacy champion, chief privacy officers and privacy officers
chief officeroaicprivacychampionroles
https://www.oaic.gov.au/about-the-OAIC/our-corporate-information/oaic-annual-reports
OAIC annual reports | OAIC
An annual report details our activities and key deliverables, and measures our performance against our Portfolio Budget Statement targets and the priorities in...
annual reportsoaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/about-the-OAIC/our-regulatory-approach/our-international-work
Our international work | OAIC
International engagement helps us regulate effectively by keeping up with trends and developments in other jurisdictions. So the privacy and information access...
international workoaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/about-the-OAIC/access-our-information/freedom-of-information-requests-to-the-oaic
Freedom of information requests to the OAIC | OAIC
Making a FOI request is a more formal process than administrative access, and may be suggested to you if the nature of the documents you seek are not...
information requestsfreedomoaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/about-the-OAIC/our-corporate-information/memorandums-of-understanding
Memorandums of understanding | OAIC
We receive funding for specific services under a range of memorandums of understanding (MOUs) and exchange of letters. We produce reports of our activities...
memorandumsunderstandingoaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/about-the-OAIC/our-corporate-information/accountability/gifts-and-benefits-register
Gifts and benefits register | OAIC
Our register shows all gifts and benefits received from 18 October 2019 which exceed A$100 (excluding GST) in value.
register oaicgiftsbenefits
https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/privacy-guidance-for-organisations-and-government-agencies/preventing-preparing-for-and-responding-to-data-breaches/guidance-for-entities-in-preparing-for-and-responding-to-cyber-incidents
Guidance for entities in preparing for and responding to cyber incidents | OAIC
An overview of steps organisations can take to mitigate the risk and impact of cyber incidents and prevent their reoccurrence
cyber incidentsguidanceentitiespreparingresponding
https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/privacy-registers/privacy-codes
Privacy codes | OAIC
The Information Commissioner (IC) can approve and register enforceable codes developed by entities on their own initiative or on request from the IC, or...
privacycodesoaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/privacy-guidance-for-organisations-and-government-agencies/health-service-providers/guide-to-health-privacy/chapter-8-using-and-disclosing-genetic-information-in-the-case-of-a-serious-threat
Chapter 8: Using and disclosing genetic information in the case of a serious threat | OAIC
Only use or disclose a patient’s genetic information without consent to lessen or prevent a serious threat to the patient's genetic relative's health or safety
chapter 8genetic informationserious threatusingdisclosing
https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/privacy-guidance-for-organisations-and-government-agencies/health-service-providers/individual-healthcare-identifiers/individual-healthcare-identifiers-on-covid-19-digital-vaccination-certificates
Individual healthcare identifiers on COVID-19 digital vaccination certificates | OAIC
A guide for any entity or individual that collects a person’s COVID-19 digital vaccination certificate which contains an Individual Healthcare Identifier (IHI).
covid 19individualhealthcareidentifiersdigital
https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/privacy-guidance-for-organisations-and-government-agencies/government-agencies/conducting-surveys
Conducting surveys | OAIC
Under the Australian Privacy Principles an agency may use personal information to contact clients to conduct surveys, as long as certain requirements are met.
conductingsurveysoaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/privacy-guidance-for-organisations-and-government-agencies/privacy-impact-assessments/privacy-by-design
Privacy by design | OAIC
'Privacy by design' is a process for embedding good privacy practices into the design specifications of technologies, business practices and physical...
privacydesignoaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/consumer-data-right/consumer-data-right-complaints/what-you-can-complain-to-us-about
What you can complain to us about | OAIC
If you’re concerned about how a business has handled your Consumer Data Right (CDR) data, you can make a CDR complaint with us if two conditions apply.
complainusoaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/freedom-of-information/your-freedom-of-information-rights/when-an-foi-request-affects-you
When a freedom of information request affects you | OAIC
If someone requests access to a document under the FOI Act that includes information about you or your business, you have certain rights because you have an...
information requestfreedomaffectsoaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/privacy-guidance-for-organisations-and-government-agencies/organisations/opting-in-to-the-privacy-act
Opting in to the Privacy Act | OAIC
A small business or not-for-profit not covered by the Privacy Act 1988 may choose to opt-in to the Privacy Act.
privacy act oaicopting
https://www.oaic.gov.au/about-the-OAIC/our-corporate-information/plans-policies-and-procedures/privacy-complaints-about-the-oaic
Privacy complaints about the OAIC | OAIC
The page outlines the privacy complaint process if an act or practice of the OAIC may be an interference with the privacy of an individual.
privacy complaintsoaic
https://www.oaic.gov.au/consumer-data-right/consumer-data-right-guidance-for-business/privacy-obligations/guide-to-privacy-for-data-holders
Guide to privacy for data holders | OAIC
Explains the privacy obligations for data holders in the Consumer Data Right (CDR) system, and should be read in conjunction with the CDR Privacy Safeguard...
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https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/your-privacy-rights/ways-to-protect-your-privacy/privacy-tips-for-parents-and-carers
Privacy tips for parents and carers | OAIC
Children need support online, just as they do offline. Online services are designed to appeal to young people, but may not always be safe, appropriate and...
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https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/your-privacy-rights/credit-reporting/credit-reporting-terms
Credit reporting terms | OAIC
Common credit reporting terms explained in brief (see the Privacy Act 1988 for complete definitions).
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https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/privacy-registers/data-matching-exemptions-register/credit-and-debit-card-data-matching-program-2015
Credit and debit card data matching program 2015 | OAIC
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https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/your-privacy-rights/social-media-minimum-age/children-and-young-people
Children and young people | OAIC
FAQs about the privacy provisions of the Social Media Minimum Age scheme and helpful resources explaining what personal information may be handled by providers...
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https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/your-privacy-rights/credit-reporting/make-a-credit-reporting-complaint
Make a credit reporting complaint | OAIC
Contact the relevant credit provider, credit reporting body or other relevant third party. They should generally make a decision about the complaint within 30...
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https://www.oaic.gov.au/freedom-of-information/freedom-of-information-guidance-for-government-agencies/self-assessment-tool-for-agencies
Self-assessment tool for agencies | OAIC
The OAIC’s self-assessment tool assists agencies to understand the effectiveness of their information access systems and the extent to which these comply with...
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https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/privacy-guidance-for-organisations-and-government-agencies/health-service-providers/guide-to-health-privacy/chapter-9-research
Chapter 9: Research | OAIC
You need a patient’s consent to collect health information, but you can collect health information for research or statistics on public health or public safety
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https://www.oaic.gov.au/consumer-data-right/consumer-data-right-assessments/consumer-data-right-assessment-data-quality-obligations-for-a-data-holder
Consumer Data Right Assessment: Data Quality obligations for a data holder | OAIC
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
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https://www.oaic.gov.au/about-the-OAIC/information-policy/information-policy-resources/messaging-apps-a-report-on-australian-government-agency-practices-and-policies
Messaging apps: a report on Australian Government agency practices and policies | OAIC
This report by the Australian Information Commissioner examines the prevalence and use of messaging apps by Australian Government agencies.
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https://www.oaic.gov.au/consumer-data-right/consumer-data-right-legislation,-regulation-and-definitions/consumer-data-right-data
Consumer Data Right data | OAIC
The definition of Consumer Data Right (CDR) data is set out in the designation instrument for each sector.
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https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/your-privacy-rights/your-personal-information/correct-your-personal-information
Correct your personal information | OAIC
You have the right to correct personal information an organisation or agency holds on you if it's inaccurate, out of date, incomplete, irrelevant or misleading.
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https://www.oaic.gov.au/engage-with-us/events/international-access-to-information-day
International Access to Information Day | OAIC
International Access to Information Day is held on 28 September every year and recognises the community’s right to access government-held information.
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