Australian Privacy Principles
Administered by: Attorney-General's Department / Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
When is this code of practice required?
You must comply with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) if you intend to collect and use the personal information of individuals in a business capacity. Subject to some exceptions, the APPs apply to:
- organisations and entities with an annual turnover of more than $3 million
- certain small businesses (annual turnover less that $3 million), including private sector health service providers.
The APPs are designed to give an organisation or entity flexibility to tailor their personal information handling practices to their business and the needs of individuals. The APPs provide for standards, rights and obligations around:
- the open and transparent management of personal information, including having a privacy policy
- an individual having the option of transacting anonymously or using a pseudonym where practicable
- the collection of solicited personal information and receipt of unsolicited personal information, including giving notice about collection
- how personal information can be used and disclosed, including overseas disclosure
- maintaining the quality of personal information, including accuracy, relevance and completeness
- keeping personal information secure
- the right of individuals to access and correct their personal information.
What are the eligibility requirements for this code of practice?
Please consult the Contact Officer for more information and to ascertain the level of compliance that may be required.
What resources provide more information?
| Task | Type | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| Comply | Code of Practice | Australian Privacy Principles |
| Comply | Advisory Material | Australian Privacy Principles Guidelines |
What legislation specifies this code of practice?
Privacy Act 1988 (Australian Government)
Privacy Regulation 2013 (Australian Government)
Who can you talk to for more information?
Enquiries
Attorney-General's Department / Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
| Mailing address | GPO BOX 5218 Sydney, New South Wales 2001 |
| Operating address | Level 19 175 Pitt Street Sydney, New South Wales 2000 |
| Phone | 1300 363 992 |
| Phone | 02 9284 9749 |
| Fax | 02 9284 9666 |
| enquiries@oaic.gov.au | |
| Business website | Office of the Australian Information Commissioner |
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