Protecting Information Rights – Advancing Information Policy

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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.
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If I am running a business as a genealogist researching other people`s family histories, do I need to comply with the Privacy Act?

You may have obligations under the Privacy Act depending on the size of your business.

The Privacy Act has an exemption for some small businesses. Our Small Business page has a Checklist to help you work out whether or not you are covered by the Privacy Act. If your small business is covered by the Privacy Act the Guide to Privacy for Small Business will help you understand your obligations under the National Privacy Principles.

The Guidelines to the National Privacy Principles have more information, advice and compliance tips.

For genealogists it is important to note that the Privacy Act does not apply to personal information about deceased people.