26 June 2017

A couple complained to us that one of their neighbours’ security cameras could film into their lounge windows and parts of their garden and pool area.

11 May 2017

Police were justified in disclosing health information about a woman with regard to the Privacy Act's "serious threat" exception.

21 February 2017

The Human Rights Review Tribunal awarded the complainant $18,000 to compensate her for her humiliation, loss of dignity and injury to her feelings.

5 December 2016

A father of two young children complained to the Privacy Commissioner after a disputed debt with a childcare centre was referred to a debt collection agency.

30 June 2016

A patient told their GP about being abused in the past. The GP referred the patient to counselling to help work through the issues stemming from that abuse.

30 June 2016

We received a complaint from a man who said a bank’s efforts to recover a $70,000 overpayment to him breached his privacy.

26 May 2016

Human Rights Review Tribunal decisions on Privacy Act cases.

2 May 2016

After undergoing male-to-female gender reassignment surgery, a woman changed her name to match her gender.

23 March 2016

A former employee of a large health agency accessed health records and medical information on numerous occasions.

9 February 2016

A teenage girl was accused of shoplifting with a group of friends in a clothing shop. The shop manager used security camera footage to post photos on Facebook.