Guide to this Part
• This Part sets up a scheme for notification of eligible data breaches. • An eligible data breach happens if: (a) there is unauthorised access to, unauthorised disclosure of, or loss of, personal information held by an entity; and (b) the access, disclosure or loss is likely to result in serious harm to any of the individuals to whom the information relates. • An entity must give a notification if: (a) it has reasonable grounds to believe that an eligible data breach has happened; or (b) it is directed to do so by the Commissioner. • The Commissioner may obtain information or documents in relation to actual or suspected eligible data breaches. • This Part also deals with the collection, use and disclosure of personal information involved in eligible data breaches.
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