Commonwealth Numbered Acts

PRIVACY ACT 1988 No. 119, 1988 - SECT 29

29. In the performance of his or her functions, and the exercise of his or her
powers, under this Act, the Commissioner shall:

   (a)  have due regard for the protection of important human rights and
        social interests that compete with privacy, including the general
        desirability of a free flow of information and the recognition of the
        right of government and business to achieve their objectives in an
        efficient way;

   (b)  take account of:

        (i)    international obligations accepted by Australia, including
               those concerning the international technology of
               communications; and

        (ii)   developing general international guidelines relevant to the
               better protection of individual privacy;

   (c)  ensure that his or her recommendations and guidelines are, within the
        limitations of the powers of the Commonwealth, capable of acceptance,
        adaptation and extension throughout Australia; and

   (d)  ensure that his or her directions and guidelines are consistent with
        the Information Privacy Principles.