5Definitions

5 Definitions

Note: A number of expressions used in this APP code are defined in the Act, and have the same meaning in this APP code, including the following:

Note: (a) APP code;

Note: (b) Commissioner;

Note: (c) personal information;

Note: (d) privacy impact assessment; and

Note: (e) sensitive information.

In this APP code:

Act means the Privacy Act 1988.

Agency has the meaning given in section 6(1) of the Act, but for the purposes of this APP code, does not include a Minister.

APP means an Australian Privacy Principle as set out in the Act.

handling personal information means dealing with personal information in any way, including managing, collecting, holding, using or disclosing personal information.

OAIC means the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.

PIA means privacy impact assessment.

Privacy Champion has the meaning given by section 11.

privacy management plan has the meaning given by section 9.

Privacy Officer has the meaning given by section 10.