Source: https://www.oaic.gov.au/engage-with-us/community-attitudes/community-attitudes-to-privacy-2007
Timestamp: 2019-06-19 22:48:38
Document Index: 685390333

Matched Legal Cases: ['art 1', 'art 2', 'art 15', 'art 20', 'art 21', 'art 24', 'art 25', 'art 26', 'art 27', 'art 28', 'art 30', 'art 33']

Community Attitudes to Privacy 2007| Office of the Australian Information Commissioner - OAIC
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Q. I’m going to read you three statements. For each could you tell me if you think it's appropriate behaviour for an employer to do whenever they choose, only if they suspect wrong-doing or not at all.
Q. I’m going to read you three statements. For each could you tell me if you think it's appropriate behaviour for an employer to do whenever they choose, only if they suspect wrong-doing, for the safety and security of all employees, or not at all? (Note, these statements were read to respondents at the same time as ‘monitoring employees’ telephone conversations’)
Q. I’m going to read you three statements. For each could you tell me if you think it's appropriate behaviour for an employer to do whenever they choose, only if they suspect wrong-doing, for the safety and security of all employees, or not at all ? (Note, this statement was read to respondents at the same time as ‘surveillance’ and ‘monitoring of computer’)
Chart 1 illustrates the responses to the question Were you aware of the Federal PRIVACY LAWS before this interview? The chart is broken down by gender, age and location. Out of a total 1503 respondents, 69% said yes, 30% said no and 1% said can't say.
Chart 2 illustrates the responses to the question Are you aware that a Federal Privacy Commissioner exists to uphold privacy laws and to investigate complaints people may have about the misuse of their personal information? The chart is broken down by gender, age and location. Out of a total 1503 respondents, 45% said yes, 53% said no and 2% said can't say.
Can't say: 20%
A small business reveals a customer's information to other customers: 85%
A large business reveals a customer's information to other customers: 88%
A small business reveals a customer's information to other customers
A large business reveals a customer's information to other customers
Statement describing respondent's feeling
A business asks you for personal information that doesn't seem to be relevant to the purpose of the transaction: 94%
A business you don't know gets hold of your personal information: 93%
Chart 15 illustrates the response to the question How concerned are you about Australian businesses sending their customers’ personal information overseas to be processed? The chart is broken down by gender, age and household income, and shows the responses of all 1503 respondents. In total, 63% were very concerned, 27% were somewhat concerned, 9% were not concerned and 1% said can't say.
A government department asks you for personal information that doesn't seem to be relevant to the purpose of the transaction: 87%
A government department you haven't dealt with gets hold of your personal information: 73%
Chart 20 illustrates the response to the question If such a database existed, do you think inclusion of your medical information should be VOLUNTARY, or should ALL MEDICAL RECORDS be entered without permission or consent? The chart shows the responses from all 1503 respondents. 76% said inclusion should be voluntary, 21% said all medical records should be entered, 1% said other and 2% said can't say.
Chart 21 illustrates the response to the question Health information is often sought for research purposes and is generally de-identified, that is, NOT linked with information that identifies an individual. Do you believe that an individual’s permission should be sought before their de-identified health information is released for research purposes or not? The chart is broken down by gender and age. Out of a total 1503 respondents, 51% said yes, 46% said no, 2% said maybe and 1% said can't say.
Chart 24 illustrates the response to the question If a person has a serious genetic illness, under what circumstances do you think it is appropriate for their doctor to tell a relative so the relative could be tested for the same illness? The chart is broken down by gender, age and highest education level reached. Out of a total 1503 respondents, 19% said Without the patient's consent, relative is unlikely to have the condition, 36% said Without the patient's consent, there is a strong possibility that the relative also has the condition, 43% said Only if the patient consents to their relative being told and 3% said Can't say.
Without the patient's consent, relative is unlikely to have the condition
Without the patient's consent, there is a strong possibility that the relative also has the condition
Chart 25 illustrates the response to the question Do you think employees should have access to the information their employer holds about them? The chart is broken down by socio-economic standing. Out of a total 1503 respondents, 86% said yes, 12% said no and 2% said can't say.
Chart 26 illustrates the response to the question I’m going to read you three statements. For each could you tell me if you think it's appropriate behaviour for an employer to do whenever they choose, only if they suspect wrong-doing or not at all.
Chart 27 illustrates the response to the question I’m going to read you three statements. For each could you tell me if you think it's appropriate behaviour for an employer to do whenever they choose, only if they suspect wrong-doing, for the safety and security of all employees, or not at all? (Note, these statements were read to respondents at the same time as ‘monitoring employees’ telephone conversations’)
Chart 28 illustrates the response to the question I’m going to read you three statements. For each could you tell me if you think it's appropriate behaviour for an employer to do whenever they choose, only if they suspect wrong-doing, for the safety and security of all employees, or not at all ? (Note, this statement was read to respondents at the same time as ‘surveillance’ and ‘monitoring of computer’). Out of a base of respondents who gave a single answer (1355 in total), the responses were as follows:
Chart 30 illustrates the response to the question Are you MORE OR LESS concerned about the privacy of your personal information while using the Internet than you were two years ago? The chart is broken down by gender, age and highest education. Out of a total 1503 respondents, 50% were more concerned, 31% were as concerned, 11% were less concerned, and 8% said can't say.
Chart 33 illustrates the response to the question When completing online forms or applications that ask for personal details, have you ever PROVIDED FALSE INFORMATION as a means of protecting your privacy? The chart is broken down by gender, age and location. Out of a total 1503 respondents, 25% said yes, 67% said no and 8% said can't say.