Guidelines - Privacy principles
Guidelines related to the privacy principles, privacy complaints and other privacy related provisions in the Information Privacy Act 2009:
Basic guide to the IP Act changes
Basic guide to the QPPs
Key privacy concepts
Defines and explains important terms and concepts of the privacy principles.
Application of the IP Act
Overview of the application of the privacy principles to Qld government agencies, health agencies, and the Information Commissioner.
Data breaches
Transparency
Privacy impact assessments
Contracted service providers
Explains and provides guidance around the provisions relating to contracted service providers and the privacy principles.
Sending personal information out of Australia
Outlines and explains the provisions in the privacy principles regarding the transfer of personal information out of Australia (including web surveys).
Collection
Provides guidance on the collection of personal information.
Security, accuracy and relevance
Provides guidance on the security, accuracy and relevance requirements relating to personal information.
Access and correction
Provides guidance on an individual’s right to access and amend their personal information in accordance with the privacy principles.
Use and disclosure
Provides guidance on how and when an individual’s personal information can be used and disclosed in accordance with the privacy principles.
Anonymity
Provides guidance on the anonymity provision of the National Privacy Principles and the obligation on health agencies.
Applying the privacy principles
Provides guidance on the application of the privacy principles and covers a range of government functions, processes and scenarios.
Privacy complaints
Explains and provides guidance on the rules and framework for privacy complaints, including tips for responding to privacy complaints.
Privacy compliance
Guidance on provisions relating to compliance notices, public interest approvals and exceptions to the privacy principles, and privacy compliance tools.