Section 26WS — Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)

Exception—enforcement related activities

An entity is not required to comply with a direction under subsection 26WR(1) if:

(a) the entity is an enforcement body; and

(b) the chief executive officer of the enforcement body believes on reasonable grounds that compliance with the direction would be likely to prejudice one or more enforcement related activities conducted by, or on behalf of, the enforcement body.

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Related sections

s 26WP — Exception—inconsistency with secrecy provisions
s 26WQ — Exception—declaration by Commissioner
s 26WR — Commissioner may direct entity to notify eligible data breach
s 26WT — Exception—inconsistency with secrecy provisions
s 26WU — Power to obtain information and documents relating to eligible data breaches
s 26X — Eligible data breach declaration

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