ARTICLE · 20 AUGUST 2008

Putting More Meat On The Bones – ALRC Releases Its Final Report On Privacy

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On 11 August 2008, the Australian Law Reform Commission ("ALRC") released its final report on privacy, entitled "For Your Information: Australian Privacy Law and Practice".

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Who will this affect?

All businesses – including small businesses

Health service providers

All organisations which handle personal information

Key recommendations

Small business exemption removed – Privacy Act will apply to all businesses regardless of size or turnover

New statutory cause of action for an "invasion of privacy"

Increased powers for Privacy Commissioner

On 11 August 2008, the Australian Law Reform Commission ("ALRC") released its final report on privacy, entitled "For Your Information: Australian Privacy Law and Practice".

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