Commonwealth legislation

Privacy Act 1988 - Revocation of the Biometrics Institute Privacy Code

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This Act has been repealed and is no longer in force. It is retained for historical reference.

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What this does: This document officially cancels (revokes) a special set of privacy rules called the "Biometrics Institute Privacy Code."

Background: Back in 2006, the Biometrics Institute (an industry body for biometric technology) got special approval to follow its own specific privacy code instead of some general rules in the Privacy Act 1988. Under the Act, industry groups can develop tailored codes that are approved by the Privacy Commissioner.

What changed: The Privacy Commissioner has withdrawn that approval. As of 17 April 2012, the Biometrics Institute can no longer rely on its special code. Instead, they must follow the standard privacy rules under the Privacy Act that apply to other organizations handling personal information.

Who it affects: Primarily the Biometrics Institute and its members, who must now comply with the general Privacy Act rather than their specific industry code.

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Revocation of the Biometrics Institute P

Revocation of the Biometrics Institute Privacy Code

Section 18BE of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)

I, Timothy Pilgrim, Privacy Commissioner, pursuant to section 18BE of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), hereby revoke the approval of the Biometrics Institute Privacy Code granted on 19 July 2006 under s18BB of the Privacy Act.

This revocation shall take effect on and from 17 April 2012.

Dated: 10 April 2012

Timothy Pilgrim

Australian Privacy Commissioner

18BE

of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)

Section 18BE of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)

This revocation shall take effect on and from 17 April 2012.

Dated: 10 April 2012

Timothy Pilgrim

Australian Privacy Commissioner

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Revocation of the Biometrics Institute P Revocation of the Biometrics Institute Privacy Code

Revocation of the Biometrics Institute Privacy Code

Section 18BE of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)

This revocation shall take effect on and from 17 April 2012.

Dated: 10 April 2012

Timothy Pilgrim

Australian Privacy Commissioner

18BE of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)

Section 18BE of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)

This revocation shall take effect on and from 17 April 2012.

Dated: 10 April 2012

Timothy Pilgrim

Australian Privacy Commissioner