Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2017L00941:clause:1_6
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2017L00941
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 6
Character Range: 3969–5082

6  Cross-border disclosure of protected information
 (1) An authorisation under the integrated public number database scheme is subject to a condition prohibiting the holder of an authorisation from transferring protected information to someone who is in a foreign country (the recipient) unless:
 (a) the holder reasonably believes that the recipient is subject to a law or binding scheme that has the effect of protecting the information in a way that, overall, is at least substantially similar to the way in which the Australian Privacy Principles protect the information; or
 (b) the holder has made contractual arrangements with the recipient to ensure that the information which it has transferred will not be held, used or disclosed by the recipient inconsistently with the Australian Privacy Principles.
 (2) An authorisation under the integrated public number database scheme is subject to a condition requiring the holder of an authorisation to remain legally responsible for any use or disclosure of protected information by the recipient that is inconsistent with the Australian Privacy Principles.