Section 26BPrivacy Act 1988 (Cth)

What is a registered APP code

(1) A registered APP code is an APP code:

(a) that is included on the Codes Register; and

(b) that is in force.

(2) A registered APP code is a legislative instrument.

(3) Subsection 12(2) (retrospective application of legislative instruments) of the Legislation Act 2003 does not apply to a registered APP code.

Note: An APP code cannot come into force before it is included on the Codes Register: see paragraph 26C(2)(c).

Sourced from the Federal Register of Legislation at 17 May 2026. For the latest information on Australian Government law please go to https://www.legislation.gov.au. Verify the current text against the official source before relying on it.

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