Section 2A — Privacy Act 1988: Objects of this Act

(1) The objects of this Act are: (a) to promote the protection of the privacy of individuals with respect to their personal information; and (aa) to recognise the public interest in protecting privacy; and (b) to recognise that the protection of the privacy of individuals is balanced with the interests of entities in carrying out their functions or activities; and (c) to provide the basis for nationally consistent regulation of privacy and the handling of personal information; and (d) to promote responsible and transparent handling of personal information by entities; and (e) to facilitate an efficient credit reporting system while ensuring that the privacy of individuals is respected; and (f) to facilitate the free flow of information across national borders while ensuring that the privacy of individuals is respected; and (g) to provide a means for individuals to complain about an alleged interference with their privacy; and (h) to implement Australia’s international obligations in relation to privacy. (2) This section does not apply to Schedule 2. Note: See also clause 1 of Schedule 2 (objects).