A Guide To The Privacy Act

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Introduction

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The Privacy Act:

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The Purpose of this Guide:

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1. The Principles Of Privacy

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1.1 The `Information Privacy Principles'

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Ipp 1: Collection of Information

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Ipp 2: The Individual's Right to Know

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Ipp 3: Methods of Collection

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Ipp 4: Security

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Ipp 5: The Personal Information Digest

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Ipp 6: Access

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Ipp 7: Alteration and Correction

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Ipp 8: Checking for Accuracy

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Ipp 9: Use of Information

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Ipp 10: Limits on Use

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Ipp 11: Releasing Information

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2. Collecting Information

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2.1 General

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2.2 Collection of Relevant Information Only

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2.3 Checking Quality of Information

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2.4 Methods of Collection

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2.5 The Claimant's `Right to Know'

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2.6 Preparation of Correspondence

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3. Using Information

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3.1 General

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3.2 Limits on Use

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3.3 Exceptions

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4. Access

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4.1 General

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4.2 Rights of Access

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4.3 The Personal Information Digest

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4.4 Correction and Amendment

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5. Release Of Information

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5.1 General

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5.2 Limitations on Release

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5.3 Telephone Access

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5.4 Casual/social Conversations

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5.5 Social Security Enquiries

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6. Storage And Security

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6.1 General

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6.2 Physical Security

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6.3 The `Clean Desk' Policy

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6.4 Computer Security

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6.5 Fax Security

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7. Tax File Numbers

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7.1 The Tax File Number Guidelines

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7.2 Comcare Australia's Responsibilities

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7.3 TFN Enquiries

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7.4 Penalties

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Appendix A: The Information Privacy Principles

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