Australian Capital Territory Current Acts

INFORMATION PRIVACY ACT 2014 - SECT 7

The objects of this Act are to—

        (a)     promote the protection of the privacy of individuals; and

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

        (c)     promote responsible and transparent handling of personal information by public sector agencies and contracted service providers; and

        (d)     provide a way for individuals to complain about an alleged interference with their privacy.