Privacy Act 1988 - Part VI - Public Interest Determination No. 13A - Disclosure and collection of personal information to improve outcomes for children and young people at risk of serious harm
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Assessing the Public Interest
In determining the public interest test set out in s 72(2)(b) of the Privacy Act, I have relied on the information in the current application and the submissions received in relation to that application.
I have also made reference to the factors discussed below, which are taken from the OAIC’s Public Interest Determination Procedure Guidelines.[8]
The central public interest objective being served by this determination is the provision of coordinated human services to facilitate early intervention and ultimately, improved child protection outcomes.
The right to privacy is not absolute and in some circumstances, privacy rights will necessarily give way where there is a compelling public interest reason to do so. In these instances, it is necessary to ensure that the solution implemented minimises the intrusion to the fullest extent possible in the circumstances. In making the determination it is important to get the balance right between protecting individual privacy and providing effective health, safety and welfare services to all Australians.