Privacy Act 1988 (C'th) - None

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The objects of this Act are: (a) to promote the protection of the privacy of individuals; (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; (c) to provide the basis for nationally consistent regulation of privacy and the handling of personal information; (d) to promote responsible and transparent handling of personal information by entities; a(e) to facilitate an efficient credit reporting system while ensuring that the privacy of individuals is respected; (f) to facilitate the free flow of information across national borders while ensuring that the privacy of individuals is respected; (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.