Australia: Data protection authority provisions in Privacy Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Bill 2012
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Implemented Privacy Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Act 2012 containing Data protection authority provisions
On 12 March 2014, the Privacy Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Act 2012 entered into force. The Act updates and increases the powers of the Privacy Commissioner. Particularly, the Act strengthens the Commissioner's power to conduct "own moti…
SourceAdopted Privacy Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Bill 2012 containing Data protection authority provisions
On 29 November 2012, the Privacy Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Bill 2012 was adopted by the Australian Parliament. The Bill updates and increases the powers of the Privacy Commissioner. Particularly, the Bill strengthens the Commissioner'…
SourceIntroduced Privacy Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Bill 2012 containing data protection authority provisions
On 23 May 2012, the Privacy Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Bill 2012 was introduced in the Australian Parliament. The Bill updates and increases the powers of the Privacy Commissioner. Particularly, the Bill strengthens the Commissioner's …
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