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AU entity handles sensitive information (health / biometric / racial / political)

scenarioAUprivacy

SourcePrivacy Act 1988 (Cth) s 6 (definition of 'sensitive information'); APPs 3, 6, 7 (collection, use, direct marketing)

An APP entity collects, uses, or discloses 'sensitive information' as defined in s 6 of the Privacy Act — health information, biometric templates, racial or ethnic origin, political or religious beliefs, sexual orientation, trade-union membership, or criminal record. Sensitive information has stricter consent and purpose limitations under APPs 3, 6, and 7 than ordinary personal information.

Applies when

  • data_class=sensitive_information
  • country_of_operation=AU

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Applicable topics (2 claims)

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