Protecting Information Rights – Advancing Information Policy

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We're now a part of the Office of the Information Commissioner. Go to www.oaic.gov.au to find out more.

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.
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Tax File Numbers

There are rules about the collection and use of Tax File Numbers. They can only be collected or used for taxation, superannuation or social security benefits.

Any organisation that collects Tax File Numbers is subject to these rules.

If you think any organisation or agency has improperly collected, used or disclosed your Tax File Number, you can complain to us. But generally, before you do, you need to write to the organisation and try to resolve the problem directly.