Dimensions of Privacy and Information
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What does physical or bodily privacy refer to?

  • The right to keep personal experiences secret
  • The integrity of the body and consent to physical procedures (correct)
  • The control over personal data use
  • The ability to communicate without monitoring

    • Which dimension of privacy relates to maintaining confidentiality in conversations?

  • Privacy of personal experience
  • Privacy of personal behaviour
  • Privacy of personal communications (correct)
  • Privacy of personal data

    • What ongoing debate exists regarding personal information?

  • The legality of data collection in different countries
  • The effectiveness of encryption methods
  • Public interest versus individual rights (correct)
  • The impact of data breaches on individuals

    • What is included in the privacy of personal experience?

    <p>Monitoring and analysis of reading and viewing habits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents a common concern regarding personal data?

    <p>Who has access to it?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dimension of privacy addresses personal beliefs and practices?

    <p>Privacy of personal behaviour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by data footprint?

    <p>The amount of personal information collected and used by others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect does NOT relate to privacy of personal data?

    <p>Consent for monitoring physical activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of information is considered personal according to the legislation?

    <p>An individual's political opinions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What requirement was introduced by the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000?

    <p>To establish 10 National Privacy Principles for private sector compliance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following groups did the Commonwealth Privacy Act 1988 originally not apply to?

    <p>Northern Territory government agencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant change introduced by the Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) 2012?

    <p>The introduction of a single set of principles for all sectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in the definition of biometric information?

    <p>Biometric templates used for identification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the 11 Information Privacy Principles outlined in the Commonwealth Privacy Act?

    <p>To ensure the privacy rights of individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding the privacy legislation?

    <p>Smaller businesses with a turnover of less than $3 million are generally exempt from certain provisions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which particular information is NOT classified under personal information according to privacy legislation?

    <p>Membership in a sports club</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is considered personal information under QUT's Information Privacy Act?

    <p>Staff and student numbers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) primarily regulate?

    <p>Use of personal data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the seven principles of GDPR?

    <p>Operational efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which entity is subject to the GDPR regulations?

    <p>Any organization within or outside the EU that manages personal data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle of GDPR mandates that data should only be kept as long as necessary?

    <p>Storage limitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under QUT's Information Privacy Act, which format does NOT count as recorded information?

    <p>Social media profiles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key rights individuals have under the GDPR regarding their personal data?

    <p>Right to data portability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the principle of data minimization under GDPR?

    <p>Collecting only the data necessary for specific purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a lawful purpose for processing personal data?

    <p>To promote a service unrelated to the data subject</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which right allows data subjects to receive their information and transmit it to another controller?

    <p>Right to data portability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for consent to be valid when processing personal data?

    <p>It must be explicit for both data collected and its purpose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key rights recognized by GDPR for data subjects?

    <p>Right to object to personal data processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a responsibility of organizations under privacy legislation?

    <p>To ensure they comply with applicable legislation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under GDPR, which right allows individuals to correct inaccuracies in their personal data?

    <p>Right to rectification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of personal data according to privacy legislation?

    <p>It must be securely stored and accessed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which context may GDPR apply outside of the European Union?

    <p>When personal data is processed that is related to an EU resident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of APP1 under the Commonwealth Privacy Act?

    <p>To manage personal information in an open and transparent manner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under APP3, when is it permissible to collect sensitive personal information?

    <p>Only when the individual consents and the information is reasonably necessary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must happen to unsolicited personal information that cannot be collected under APP3?

    <p>It must be destroyed or de-identified</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a requirement under APP6 regarding the use or disclosure of personal information?

    <p>Use information for purposes not disclosed at collection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should an organization do before disclosing personal information to an overseas recipient?

    <p>Take reasonable steps to ensure they'll comply with APPs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under APP7, how can an individual opt out of direct marketing communications?

    <p>By submitting a request not to receive further communications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does APP9 state concerning government related identifiers?

    <p>They can only be used if required by law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a requirement under APP10 regarding the quality of personal information?

    <p>Organizations must guarantee the accuracy of collected data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be included in an organization’s privacy policy according to APP1?

    <p>A clearly expressed and up-to-date policy on personal information management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions violates APP4 regarding unsolicited information?

    <p>Keeping the information if it could have been collected under APP3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the obligation of an organization under the Privacy Amend (Notifiable Data Breaches) Act 2017?

    <p>To notify individuals if a breach is likely to result in serious harm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of personal information must an organization ensure is not collected without consent under APP3?

    <p>Sensitive information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must organizations do according to APP2 regarding the identity of individuals?

    <p>Allow individuals the option to remain anonymous or use a pseudonym</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must an organization assess before notifying individuals about a data breach under the Privacy Amend (Notifiable Data Breaches) Act?

    <p>The likelihood of serious harm resulting from the breach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Dimensions of Privacy

    • Physical or Bodily Privacy: Focuses on the integrity of the body and consent to physical procedures.
    • Privacy of Personal Behaviour: Includes political, religious, sexual practices and preferences.
    • Privacy of Personal Communications: Individuals can communicate with others without routine monitoring by others.
    • Privacy of Personal Data: Control over personal data, and how it is used, even when held by an organization.
    • Privacy of Personal Experience: Experience can be monitored and analyzed, including: reading, viewing, and interactions.

    Privacy and Information

    • Privacy concerns surrounding information include personal communications, personal data, and personal experiences.
    • Personal Communications: Questions arise about who monitors communications, how, why, and which details are collected.
    • Personal Data: Questions about who has access to personal details, how and why.
    • Personal Experience: Questions arise about who, how, and why details about personal experiences are available to others.

    Personal Information and Privacy Legislation

    • Commonwealth Privacy Act 1988: Applied to Commonwealth and ACT government agencies, but not to state, territories, or non-government organizations. Required compliance with 11 Information Privacy Principles and tax file number guidelines.
    • Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000: Extended the Privacy Act to parts of the private sector, including health service providers. These organizations had to comply with 10 National Privacy Principles. Some organizations were exempt, including small businesses with turnover less than $3,000,000 per annum.
    • Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) 2012: Came into effect on 12 March 2014, creating a single set of principles for Australian federal government agencies, ACT and Norfolk Island government agencies, Private-sector businesses with annual turnover exceeding $3 million, and all private sector health service providers. Included 13 Australian Privacy Principles categorized into five parts:
      • Consideration of personal information privacy
      • Collection of personal information
      • Dealing with personal information
      • Integrity of personal information
      • Access to, and correction of, personal information
    • Privacy Amend (Notifiable Data Breaches) Act 2017: Applies to all agencies and organizations with privacy obligations under Australian Privacy Principles. Requires notification to individuals and the Australian Information Commissioner if data breaches are likely to result in serious harm.

    Australian Privacy Principles (APP)

    • APP 1: Open and transparent management of personal information: Manage personal information openly and transparently, including having a clear and up-to-date privacy policy available to the public.
    • APP 2: Anonymity and pseudonymity: Individuals can choose not to identify themselves or use a pseudonym when dealing with an organization.
    • APP 3: Collection of solicited personal information: Organizations must not collect personal information, including sensitive information, unless it is reasonably necessary.
    • APP 4: Dealing with unsolicited personal information: If personal information is collected without the individual's consent, it must either be destroyed or de-identified.
    • APP 5: Notification of collection of personal information: Individuals must be notified when their personal information is collected.
    • APP 6: Use or disclosure of personal information: Personal information collected for a specific purpose cannot be used or disclosed for another purpose without consent or other exceptions.
    • APP 7: Direct marketing: Organizations must not use or disclose personal information for direct marketing without consent; individuals can request not to receive direct marketing communications.
    • APP 8: Cross-border disclosure of personal information: Reasonable steps must be taken to ensure overseas recipients of personal information do not breach privacy principles.
    • APP 9: Adoption, use or disclosure of government-related identifiers: Organizations cannot use government-related identifiers as their own identifiers without authorization.
    • APP 10: Quality of personal information: Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and complete personal information.

    QUT Information Privacy

    • QUT must comply with the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld).
    • QUT's MOPP (Management of Official and Personal Information Policy) Chapter F, Section 6.2 outlines the management of personal information, including usernames, passwords, staff and student numbers.
    • Information is stored in various formats including hard copy documents, electronic documents, databases, photographs, and staff/student identity cards.

    European Legislation

    • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): Regulates the use of personal data, adopted in the European Union in April 2016 and came into force on May 25, 2018.
    • GDPR Requirements:
      • Lawfulness, fairness and transparency
      • Purpose limitation: For specified purposes only
      • Data minimization: Collection of only necessary data
      • Accuracy: Correct and up-to-date information
      • Storage limitation: Data storage for only as long as necessary
      • Integrity and confidentiality: Data security
      • Accountability: Demonstrating compliance with GDPR
    • Principle 1: Lawfulness, fairness and transparency: Personal data can only be processed if there is a lawful purpose.
    • Consent: Must be explicit for the data collected and the purpose it is used for.

    GDPR Data Subject Rights

    • Right to be informed: Individuals must be informed about data collection and their rights.
    • Right of access: Individuals have access to their personal data and information about its usage.
    • Right to rectification: Correct inaccuracies in personal data.
    • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten"): Individuals can request the deletion of their personal data.
    • Right to restrict processing: Limit the processing of personal data.
    • Right to data portability: Receive personal data and transmit it to another controller.
    • Right to object: Object to the processing of personal data.
    • Rights in relation to automated decision making & profiling: individuals have rights regarding decisions based on automated processes.

    Summary

    • Information is an important asset: Privacy laws govern the collection, use, disclosure, security, and access of personal information.
    • Australian Privacy Laws: Cover how information is collected, used, disclosed, kept securely, and accessed.
    • Other regions have similar legislation: GDPR may also apply in some cases, both within and outside the European Union.
    • Organizations have an obligation to comply with applicable legislation: It is essential to understand the relevant privacy legislation in your context.

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