Privacy Act –The 2014 Reforms
On 12 March 2014,the Privacy Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Act 2012 (Cth) will come into effect. This will amend the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) by introducing: a new definition of Personal Information; the Australian Privacy Principles (APP); a more comprehensive credit reporting system and new powers for the Privacy Commissioner; and new penalties. New Definition…