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Site Changes
On 1 November 2010 the Office of the Privacy Commissioner was integrated into the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC). An interim website for the OAIC is available at www.oaic.gov.au. This site (privacy.gov.au), which only contains information related to the OAIC's privacy function, will be maintained until a combined site is established.
Business
This section of the website provides privacy information for private sector organisations. By this, we mean:
- businesses (including small businesses)
- non-government organisations and not-for-profit organisations
- health service providers.
If your organisation falls into any of these categories and you handle personal information then you are in the right place.
Other places to go
- Contractors to Government
If your business is a contractor to an Australian Government agency, other rules may apply. Find out more... - Tax file numbers
Find out how the Privacy Act regulates the use of tax file numbers. - Anti-money laundering
Anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing laws may mean that your business could be covered by the Privacy Act. Find out more... - Private sector audits
Find out more about the Privacy Commissioner's power to conduct audits.
In this section:
- Privacy and my business
Find out if your business is covered by the Privacy Act and how to comply if it is. - Small business
Your small business may be covered by the Privacy Act. Find out more... - Credit reporting
Some different rules apply to credit reporters and providers. Find out more... - Health service providers
The Privacy Act has some additional protections for health information. Find out more... - Privacy codes
Find out if your industry is covered by a privacy code, or how to establish one if it's not. - Privacy Connections network
Keep your finger on the pulse and join our Privacy Connections network, a network for privacy professionals.
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