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Democratic Beliefs, Rights and Liberties › Rights and Freedoms
What is the Privacy Act 1988 in Australia?
- A law giving citizens the right to remain anonymous in all dealings
- A law keeping government secrets classified
- Legislation that regulates how personal information is collected, stored, used and disclosed by government agencies and large businesses
- A law preventing media from reporting on private citizens
Why this is the correct answer
Australia's Privacy Act 1988 governs how personal information is collected, stored, used and shared by federal government agencies and large private businesses through a framework known as the Australian Privacy Principles. It gives individuals the right to access and correct personal information held about them.