COMPUTERWORLD reports on a tabled parliamentary report that recommends the House of Representatives pass the Privacy Amendment Bill 2012. The bill would clarify the role and strengthen the powers of the privacy commissioner, address credit reporting arrangements and protect personal information. According to a statement, “The committee has examined the bill to ensure that an appropriate balance between privacy protection and the convenient flow of data has been achieved.” Attorney-General Nicola Roxon said, “Both consumers and governments have a role to play to protect privacy,” adding, “In introducing these changes, the Gillard government is doing its bit to protect the privacy of Australian families.”
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