Articles on inquiry into statutory right of privacy
October 11, 2013
There are a few things predictable in the world; death, taxes and Read the rest of this entry »
Office of the Information Commissioner releases community attitudes to privacy survey research report 2013
October 9, 2013
Today the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner released the report on a survey conducted on the community attitudes to Privacy. The survey itself can be found here. The pdf version of the report can be found here.
The Section 4, containing the detailed findings, provides:
4.0 Detailed findings
This study of community attitudes to privacy covered a number of key areas, namely:
- awareness of Federal privacy laws
- general attitudes towards privacy and personal information
- privacy problems Read the rest of this entry »
Australia Law Reform Commission has released its Invasions of Privacy Issues Paper
October 8, 2013
The ALRC released its issues paper Serious Invasions of Privacy in the Digital Era today.The closing date for submissions is 11 November 2013. I am sure there is no symbolism in it being Armistice Day or, as known in France, the Day of Dupes (or the anniversary of Ned Kelly’s execution). It is found here.
The media release (found here) provides:
The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) today released the Issues Paper, Serious Invasions of Privacy in the Digital Era(ALRC Issues Paper 43, 2013), to begin the consultation process for Read the rest of this entry »
UK Information Commissioner’s Office issues undertaking following a breach of the Data Protection Act through the loss of medical records.
October 7, 2013
In November 2012 a consultant psychiatrist lost a bag while riding home. Disappointing and frustrating no doubt but in and of itself normally nothing dramatic there. Except if the bag contained sensitive personal data. A consultant psychiatrist working for the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board did just that. And for these troubles it has been the subject to an undertaking from the Information Commissioner’s Office.
The press release provides:
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued Cardiff and Vale University Health Board with an undertaking following a breach of the Data Protection Act.
The breach occurred Read the rest of this entry »
Victorian Government moves onto privacy and security phase of its Information and Communications Technology
October 3, 2013
Itnews reports in Vic Govt moves onto privacy, security phase of ICT plan that the Victorian Government is Read the rest of this entry »
Privacy Commissioner issues guidelines for recognising external dispute resolution schemes
October 2, 2013
On 27 September 2013 the Privacy Commissioner issued Guidelines for recognising external dispute resolution schemes under section 35A of the Privacy Act 1988. It is part of the Privacy Commissioner’s roll out of guidelines, codes and policies in anticipation of the amendments to the Privacy Act coming into effect on 12 March 2014. It is very commendable and entirely appropriate. The real test is the approach the Privacy Commissioner takes once he is armed Read the rest of this entry »
Privacy Commissioner issues guidelines for developing codes
Last Friday the Privacy Commissioner issued guidelines under Part IIIB of the Privacy Act. The document is Guidelines for developing codes.
It provides, absent introduction and annotations:
Key terms
The following terms used in these Guidelines are defined in s 6(1) of the Privacy Act 1988 (Privacy Act):
Agency; APP code developer; APP entity; credit provider; credit reporting body; credit reporting complaint; CR code developer; entity; personal information
The following terms used in these Guidelines are also defined in the Privacy Act (other than in s 6(1)):
APP code has the meaning given in s 26C of the Privacy Act
Australian Privacy Principles is defined Read the rest of this entry »
Privacy Commissioner issues guide regarding Mobile Apps and privacy
October 1, 2013
The Privacy Commissioner issued a press release and guide for mobile app developers.
The press release provides:
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has today released Mobile privacy: A better practice guide for mobile app developers.
With 6 in 10 Australians choosing not to use a smartphone app because of concerns about the way personal information would be used [1], the Guide will assist mobile app developers to embed better privacy practices into their products, and to comply with Australian privacy law.
The Australian Privacy Commissioner, Timothy Pilgrim, said the growing app industry presented both Read the rest of this entry »
Social media and commentary and freedom of speech by public servants. Privacy issues.
September 24, 2013
The Australian Governemnt CTO John Sheriden is reported in Public servants should be impartial online: Sheridan to have made it clear that breaches of the guidelines on use of social media may result in severe consequences.
The article provides:
No implied freedom of speech for social media.
Australian Government CTO John Sheridan says guidelines governing how public servants behave online are clear and reasonable – and employees should not be surprised if they face severe consequences for breaching them.
He Read the rest of this entry »
US Health Model Notices of Privacy Practices issued
September 23, 2013
The US Office for Civil Rights and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology have together developed model Notices of Privacy Practices. It is geared to the US law but the layout and the terminology is quite effective and user friendly. The homepage is found here.
The basic text provides:
Your Information. Your Rights. Our Responsibilities.
This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully.
LAYERED SUMMARY TEXT –
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Get a copy Read the rest of this entry »