Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2015C00053:clause:4_2a
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2015C00053
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 4 cl 2A
Character Range: 239363–240304

2A  Objects of this Act
  The objects of this Act are:
 (a) to promote the protection of the privacy of individuals; and
 (b) to recognise that the protection of the privacy of individuals is balanced with the interests of entities in carrying out their functions or activities; and
 (c) to provide the basis for nationally consistent regulation of privacy and the handling of personal information; and
 (d) to promote responsible and transparent handling of personal information by entities; and
 (e) to facilitate an efficient credit reporting system while ensuring that the privacy of individuals is respected; and
 (f) to facilitate the free flow of information across national borders while ensuring that the privacy of individuals is respected; and
 (g) to provide a means for individuals to complain about an alleged interference with their privacy; and
 (h) to implement Australia's international obligation in relation to privacy.