In September, the Australian Information Commissioner fined Comcare for improperly disclosing an employee's personal information to the employee's former employer and insurer. The Commissioner determined that Comcare had breached Australian Privacy Principles by failing to obtain the individual's consent to the disclosure and by failing to take reasonable steps to protect the information from unauthorized disclosure. The Commissioner ordered Comcare to review and report on its quality assurance procedures, and the employee was awarded AU$3,000 in damages.
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