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By Anas Baig | Reviewed By Muhammad Faisal Sattar
Published April 19, 2022 / Updated May 10, 2023

Australia’s Privacy Act 1988 (Privacy Act) was enacted to promote and safeguard the privacy rights of Australians. 13 Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) are outlined in the Privacy Act which regulates how Australian government agencies and businesses with a turnover of more than $3 million handle personal information.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Yes, Australian states may have different laws, but when it comes to privacy, the Commonwealth Privacy Act 1988 is a federal law that applies across all states and territories.

Common law in Australia is based on the English legal system. It's a system of law developed by judges through decisions in individual court cases.

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