I. REVIEWI. REVIEW

I. REVIEW

Independent Code Review Panel

1. This Code is subject to independent review by the Independent Code Review Panel, which comprises:

1.1 an independent chairperson; and

1.2 an equal number of consumer and industry representatives which the Biometrics Institute Board may from time to time nominate.

2. The Independent Code Review Panel will be funded by Biometrics Institute in such manner as the Biometrics Institute Board considers appropriate, having regard to the resource requirements necessary for the effective execution of its tasks.

Tasks of Independent Code Review Panel

3. The Independent Code Review Panel will:

3.1 within 3 years after registration of this Code, and once every three years thereafter, produce a report on the operation of the code, which will be submitted, along with the Code Administrator’s written response to this report, to the Privacy Commissioner within 30 business days of the report’s being finalised; and

3.2 recommend amendments to the Code, at any time that it considers them necessary or desirable for the effective operation of the Code, on request or by its own initiative; and

3.3 where an amendment has been recommended complete the steps necessary to make an amendment to the Code referred to in subclause I.6.

4. The steps referred to in subclauses I.3.1 to 3.3 shall together provide a basis for ensuring that the Code is meeting its objectives and remains relevant and up to date.

Consultation

5. In conducting the review under subclause I.3, the Independent Code Review Panel will:

5.1 direct the Code Administrator to notify the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of the review; and

5.2 seek the views of the Privacy Commissioner, government agencies, industry representatives, consumer representatives, the general public and other persons or bodies as appropriate in Australia and internationally, regarding the operation of the Code and in relation to suitable revisions and amendments.