ICTICT532 Privacy Act 1988 quizz

What is the primary purpose of the Australian Privacy Act 1988?

• To monitor the online activities of Australian citizens.

• To protect the privacy of individuals by regulating the handling of personal information.

• To regulate businesses and prevent them from sharing any kind of information.

• To provide guidelines for governmental surveillance on Australian citizens.

Answer explanation

The main objective of the Australian Privacy Act 1988 is to protect individual's privacy by setting standards for handling, holding, and accessing personal information. It does not focus on monitoring online activities or specifically regulate businesses.

Which agency is responsible for overseeing the implementation and compliance of the Australian Privacy Act 1988?

• Australian Bureau of Statistics.

• Australian Human Rights Commission.

• Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

• Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.

Answer explanation

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) is responsible for the privacy functions conferred by the Privacy Act 1988. The OAIC's role is to promote and uphold privacy rights in Australia.

Which of the following best describes "personal information" as defined by the Australian Privacy Act 1988?

• Any information that can be used to track an individual's online activities.

• Information or an opinion about an identified individual, or an individual who is reasonably identifiable.

• Any information that a person willingly shares online.

• Any information about an individual that is publicly available.

Answer explanation

The Act defines personal information as information or an opinion about an identified individual, or an individual who is reasonably identifiable, regardless of the truth or form of the information. It's not limited to information shared online or publicly available data.

What are the APP entities under the Australian Privacy Act 1988?

• All individuals in Australia.

• All private sector businesses in Australia.

• Australian, ACT and Norfolk Island Government agencies, and all private sector and not-for-profit organisations.

• Only Australian Government agencies.

Answer explanation

APP entities are those bound to adhere to the Australian Privacy Principles. They include Australian, ACT and Norfolk Island Government agencies, and all private sector and not-for-profit organisations with an annual turnover of more than $3 million.

How many Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) are outlined in the Australian Privacy Act 1988?

• 5

• 8

• 10

• 13

Answer explanation

The Australian Privacy Act 1988 contains 13 Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) that guide how personal information should be handled, used, and managed.

Which of the following is NOT one of the categories covered under the Australian Privacy Principles?

• Collection of solicited personal information.

• Direct marketing.

• Cross-border disclosure of personal information.

• Personal hygiene.

Answer explanation

The Australian Privacy Principles cover various categories related to personal information, including its collection, usage, and disclosure, but they do not address matters unrelated to privacy, such as personal hygiene.

Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988, what rights do individuals have regarding their personal information held by an APP entity?

• They can ask the entity to delete their personal information at any time.

• They can ask the entity to correct inaccurate personal information.

• They have the right to know why their information is being collected

• Both b and c are correct.

Answer explanation

According to the Act, individuals have the right to access their personal information held by an APP entity and can request corrections if the information is inaccurate. They also have the right to know why their information is being collected. However, the Act does not generally provide individuals with the right to have their personal information deleted at will.