Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2017L00937:clause:1_7
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2017L00937
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 7
Character Range: 5357–7670

7  Criteria for deciding applications from researchers
 (1) The following criteria apply for deciding an application for a research authorisation, the ACMA must:
 (a) be reasonably satisfied that the proposed research is research of a kind specified in the Telecommunications (Integrated Public Number Database – Permitted Research Purposes) Instrument 2017; and
 (b) be reasonably satisfied that the proposed research will not be conducted for a primarily commercial purpose; and
 (c) be reasonably satisfied that the applicant will use protected information for a purpose covered by subparagraph 285(1A)(c)(iv) of the Act; and
 (d) be reasonably satisfied that the applicant will otherwise comply with the requirements of the Act, and the integrated public number database scheme; and
 (e) consider what processes the applicant has in place, or intends to put in place, to protect the privacy and security of protected information.
 (2) For the purposes of paragraphs (1)(c) and (d), the ACMA must consider:
 (a) the extent to which the applicant has complied with the requirements of the Act in relation its previous use of customer data; and
 (b) if paragraph (a) does not apply—whether the applicant has appropriate processes in place that will enable the applicant, and any contractor, to comply with the requirements of the Act, relevant legislative instruments, and the integrated public number database scheme in relation to its future use of customer data.
 (3) In deciding an application for a research authorisation in relation to research on an electoral matter, the ACMA must be reasonably satisfied that the research will be conducted by the applicant, being a registered political party, a political representative, a candidate in an election for a Parliament or local government authority or a person acting on behalf of such a party, representative or candidate.
 (4) In deciding an application for a research authorisation in relation to research which will contribute to the development of public policy, the ACMA must be reasonably satisfied that:
 (a) the research will be conducted by or on behalf of the Commonwealth or a Commonwealth entity; and
 (b) the applicant has demonstrated that the research will contribute to the development of public policy.