What is privacy and confidentiality act?
The Privacy Act 1988 (Privacy Act) is the principal piece of Australian legislation protecting the handling of personal information about individuals. This includes the collection, use, storage and disclosure of personal information in the federal public sector and in the private sector.
What are 3 aspects of privacy covered by the Privacy Act?
The Privacy Act allows you to:
- know why your personal information is being collected, how it will be used and who it will be disclosed to.
- have the option of not identifying yourself, or of using a pseudonym in certain circumstances.
- ask for access to your personal information (including your health information)
What are the main requirements of privacy legislation NSW?
The Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (PPIP Act) regulates the way New South Wales (NSW) Government agencies collect, use, disclose, secure and provide access to personal information. When collecting, using and releasing information, a public sector agency must abide by duties to comply with the law.
What legislation covers confidentiality in Australia?
the Privacy Act 1988
KEY TAKEAWAYS. Privacy and Confidentiality Act 1988 is actually called the Privacy Act 1988 (Commonwealth), which promotes and protects individual privacy and confidentiality. It also regulates Australia’s government agencies and organisations as to how they deal with personal information.
What is confidential information NSW?
Confidential information is any information with restrictions placed on its dissemination. Public sector agencies often hold and manage large amounts of confidential information. Improper use of this information can constitute corrupt conduct under the Independent Commission Against Corruption Act 1988.
What are the 13 principles of Australian privacy legislation?
There are 13 Australian Privacy Principles and they govern standards, rights and obligations around: the collection, use and disclosure of personal information. an organisation or agency’s governance and accountability. integrity and correction of personal information.
What is NSW privacy and personal information Protection Act 1998?
The Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (PIPP) deals with how NSW government agencies manage personal information. It applies to state government agencies, statutory or declared authorities, the police service and local councils. The Act also sets out the role of the NSW Privacy Commissioner.
What is a breach of confidentiality Australia?
Examples of breaches of confidentiality include: copying data from a work computer or server onto a hard drive or USB before the end the employment. disclosing information from a former employer to a new employer. sending emails from a work email account to a personal email address.
When can you break confidentiality Australia?
A doctor does have to break confidentiality if they think you’re at risk of harm or in danger. If you tell them you’re involved in a serious crime (such as murder, drug-dealing, sexual assault or assault), they might have to report it. Again, ask them about confidentiality before deciding what you want to tell them.
What are the four main forms of privacy?
Privacy protection describes the ability to keep specific information privacy or restricted to a limited number of people. There are four different types of privacy protection: physical, virtual, third-party and legislation.
Can my personal data be shared without permission?
No. Organisations don’t always need your consent to use your personal data. They can use it without consent if they have a valid reason. These reasons are known in the law as a ‘lawful basis’, and there are six lawful bases organisations can use.
What information does the NSW Privacy Act cover?
NSW privacy legislation focuses largely on information about you, that is, information that identifies you. In NSW, the Acts address two groups of information – personal information and health information.
Where can I find the Privacy Code of practice in NSW?
For the Privacy Code of Practice (General) 2003 and amendments to that Code, see www.legislation.nsw.gov.au.
Can you recommend privacy guidelines for a small business in NSW?
However, in some cases we can recommend privacy guidelines following an investigation of a complaint involving a small business in NSW. The NSW Privacy Commissioner can examine whether or not there has been a “violation or interference with” a person’s privacy. Another phrase for this is a “breach of privacy”.
What is confidentiality and Child Protection Law?
Confidentiality and child protection law. Child protection proceedings (‘care cases’) are civil proceedings brought by Family and Community Services (FaCS) in the Children’s Court, usually to remove a child from their family where there are serious allegations of abuse or neglect. The sexual assault communications privilege (SACP)…