In 12 months' time, Australia’s Privacy Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Act 2012 will become law. Ahead of the law’s implementation, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has released draft guidelines to help government agencies and private-sector organisations understand the changes that will occur. Comments are welcomed until 12 April.
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