Privacy Act 1988
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Hide history noteA permitted general situation exists in relation to the collection, use or disclosure by an APP entity of personal information about an individual, or of a government related identifier of an individual, if:
(a) the entity is an entity of a kind specified in an item in column 1 of the table; and
(b) the item in column 2 of the table applies to the information or identifier; and
(c) such conditions as are specified in the item in column 3 of the table are satisfied.
| Permitted general situations | |||
| Item |
Column 1
Kind of entity |
Column 2
Item applies to |
Column 3
Condition(s) |
| 1 | APP entity | (a) personal information; or
(b) a government related identifier. |
(a) it is unreasonable or impracticable to obtain the individual
'
s consent to the collection, use or disclosure; and
(b) the entity reasonably believes that the collection, use or disclosure is necessary to lessen or prevent a serious threat to the life, health or safety of any individual, or to public health or safety. |
| 2 | APP entity | (a) personal information; or
(b) a government related identifier. |
(a) the entity has reason to suspect that unlawful activity, or misconduct of a serious nature, that relates to the entity
'
s functions or activities has been, is being or may be engaged in; and
(b) the entity reasonably believes that the collection, use or disclosure is necessary in order for the entity to take appropriate action in relation to the matter. |
| 3 | APP entity | Personal information | (a) the entity reasonably believes that the collection, use or disclosure is reasonably necessary to assist any APP entity, body or person to locate a person who has been reported as missing; and
(b) the collection, use or disclosure complies with the rules made under subsection (2). |
| 4 | APP entity | Personal information | The collection, use or disclosure is reasonably necessary for the establishment, exercise or defence of a legal or equitable claim. |
| 5 | APP entity | Personal information | The collection, use or disclosure is reasonably necessary for the purposes of a confidential alternative dispute resolution process. |
| 6 | Agency | Personal information | The entity reasonably believes that the collection, use or disclosure is necessary for the entity ' s diplomatic or consular functions or activities. |
| 7 | Defence Force | Personal information | The entity reasonably believes that the collection, use or disclosure is necessary for any of the following occurring outside Australia and the external Territories:
(a) war or warlike operations; (b) peacekeeping or peace enforcement; (c) civil aid, humanitarian assistance, medical or civil emergency or disaster relief. |
16A(2)
The Commissioner may, by legislative instrument, make rules relating to the collection, use or disclosure of personal information that apply for the purposes of item 3 of the table in subsection (1).
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