Section 2A — Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)

The objects of this Act are:

(a) to promote the protection of the privacy of individuals with respect to their personal information; and

(aa) to recognise the public interest in protecting privacy; and

(b) to recognise that the protection of the privacy of individuals is balanced with the interests of entities in carrying out their functions or activities; and

(c) to provide the basis for nationally consistent regulation of privacy and the handling of personal information; and

(d) to promote responsible and transparent handling of personal information by entities; and

(e) to facilitate an efficient credit reporting system while ensuring that the privacy of individuals is respected; and

(f) to facilitate the free flow of information across national borders while ensuring that the privacy of individuals is respected; and

(g) to provide a means for individuals to complain about an alleged interference with their privacy; and

(h) to implement Australia’s international obligations in relation to privacy.

Related sections

• s 1 — Short title
• s 2 — Commencement
• s 3 — Saving of certain State and Territory laws
• s 3A — Application of the Criminal Code
• s 4 — Act to bind the Crown
• s 5A — Extension to external Territories

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