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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Do we need to comply?

If you are an Australian, ACT or Norfolk Island government agency, then yes you more than likely have to comply with the Privacy Act. There are a few agencies that are exempt from the operation of the Privacy Act. Find out more about exempt agencies here.

However, if you are a State or Northern Territory government agency, you are not covered by the Privacy Act, though you may be covered by state or territory privacy legislation. See State and territory privacy laws for more information.