2.1.4. Information Privacy Act

The Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld) is a Queensland state law that governs the collection, use, disclosure, and storage of personal information by Queensland government agencies. It aims to ensure that Queensland government agencies handle personal information in a responsible and transparent manner, and to give individuals greater control over their personal information.

Key points:

• Sets out a number of privacy principles that govern how Queensland government agencies must handle personal information. These principles include requirements for agencies to only collect personal information that is necessary for their functions, to ensure the accuracy of the information, and to protect the security of the information.
• Provides individuals with a range of rights in relation to their personal information. For example, individuals have the right to access their personal information held by a Queensland government agency, and to request that the information be corrected if it is inaccurate.
• Establishes the Office of the Information Commissioner, which is responsible for overseeing compliance with the Act and promoting privacy in Queensland. The Commissioner has the power to investigate complaints about privacy breaches and to take enforcement action where necessary.
• Provides for a range of penalties for breaches of privacy, including fines and disciplinary action for agency staff who breach the Act.
  

Refer to Information Privacy Act