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Privacy Advisory Committee

Attorney-General's
The Privacy Advisory Committee (PAC): - provides advice to the Information Commissioner on privacy issues and the protection of personal information - provides strategic input to key projects undertaken by the Information Commissioner - fosters collaborative partnerships between key stakeholders to further promote the protection of individual privacy - promotes the value of privacy to the Australian community, business and government - supports office accountability to external stakeholders. Secretariat functions provided by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner. Members except for the Information Commissioner (convener) are appointed by the Governor-General.

Further information

  • Type of Body

    E. Statutory office holder, offices and committees

  • Established By / Under

    Act / Regulation

  • Established By/Under More info

    Privacy Act 1988, section 82

  • Paid Members?

    No

  • Max No. of Board/Committee Members

    8

  • Annual Report Prepared and tabled?

    No

  • Classification

    B. Secondary statutory structure

  • Auditor

    ANAO

  • Function Categorization

    Advisory Board

  • Creation Date

  • Postal Address

    GPO Box 5288
    Sydney NSW 2001
    Australia

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