Personal Information Protection Act 2004

Personal information is information, recorded in any format, where an individual’s identity is apparent or is reasonably ascertainable. This applies if the individual is living, or has been deceased for less than 25 years. Generally, personal information includes details such as name, address, telephone numbers and date of birth.

DPIPWE collects personal information from its clients for a variety of purposes connected to the administration of the legislation for which it is responsible. This legislation is outlined within the Administrative Arrangements Order (No 2) 2004.

• DPIPWE Personal Information Protection Policy: DPIPWE has developed a policy to regulate its collection, use and storage of personal information.
• Legislation for which DPIPWE is Responsible: The legislation for which DPIPWE is responsible is outlined within the Administrative Arrangements Order (No 2) 2004.

A full text version of The Personal Information Protection Act 2004 is available online via the Tasmanian Legislation website www.thelaw.tas.gov.au under Sessional Acts.

DPIPWE Personal Information Protection Policy

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