Caroline Mostafa

Jul 17, 2024 | lexology.com | Sinead Lynch |Michael Morris |Louise Rumble |Caroline Mostafa

In the recent decision of ALI and ALJ (Privacy) [2024] AICmr 131 by the Australian Privacy Commissioner (the Commissioner), an employer was held to have breached Australian Privacy Principle (APP) 6.1 which governs the use or disclosure of personal information under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act). This came after the employer unsuccessfully relied on the employee records exemption within section 7B(3) of the Privacy Act.