Australian Privacy Principles

KIT105 – Assignment 4 – Australian Privacy
Principles
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The Topic of case study:
APP 1 — Open and transparent management of personal information
Ensures that APP entities manage personal information in an open and transparent way. This includes having
a clearly expressed and up to date APP privacy policy.
Is this one of the top 4 relevant principles: Yes No (highlight yellow)
Why/Why Not? It requires Uber to safeguard the information from hacking and other malicious
activities. Uber needs to ensure that all the personal information of both Uber users and drivers
are not compromised.
APP 2 — Anonymity and pseudonymity
Requires APP entities to give individuals the option of not identifying themselves, or of using a pseudonym.
Limited exceptions apply.
Is this one of the top 4 relevant principles: Yes No (highlight yellow)
Why/Why Not? APP entities must give individuals the option of interacting with their AAP entity
anonymously or by using a pseudonym. For this it is not important to do this as an exception that
may apply to in relation to a particular matter.
APP 3 — Collection of solicited personal information
Outlines when an APP entity can collect personal information that is solicited. It applies higher standards to
the collection of ‘sensitive’ information.
Is this one of the top 4 relevant principles: Yes No (highlight yellow)
Why/Why Not?
There are no rules to deal with the solicited data. Personal information must not be collected. But
solicited data can be collected and identified that any breach should not happen.
APP 4 — Dealing with unsolicited personal information
Outlines how APP entities must deal with unsolicited personal information.
Is this one of the top 4 relevant principles: Yes No (highlight yellow)
Why/Why Not? New rules must be identified on how the situations should be dealt with
unsolicited information and personal details, including the information that has been destroyed or
identified.
APP 5 — Notification of the collection of personal information
Outlines when and in what circumstances an APP entity that collects personal information must notify an
individual of certain matters.
Is this one of the top 4 relevant principles: Yes No (highlight yellow)
Why/Why Not? Users must be informed that the company wants to use their personal
information. This will ensure trust among the users on the company. Even if the company wants to
use the information for direct marketing, it is advisable to seek permissions.