Privacy

Your local generalist Community Legal Centre can provide you with information on state and federal privacy laws, Freedom of Information, and the protection of private and personal information. See the Find a Local CLC section of our website.

The Tenants Union of Victoria is a specialist CLC that provides information and advice to residential tenants in relation to privacy, the landlord’s rights of entry and open-house inspections when the rental property is on the market. Services not dependent on where you live.

Other organisations

Australian Privacy Foundation
The Australian Privacy Foundation is the primary association dedicated to protecting the privacy rights of Australians. The website has a wealth of information, including papers, resources and the Big Brother Awards.

Government organisations

Office of the Privacy Commissioner
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner protects the privacy of information held by the Federal government, private sector organisations, health service providers, some small businesses, and credit reporting agencies. It also operates a Hotline.

Privacy Victoria
Privacy Victoria maintains the personal information held by the Victorian government and provides information sheets and information on how people can make a privacy complaint.

Publications

Private Lives - Your Guide to Privacy Law in Victoria, 2003

Published by the Victoria Law Foundation, this is a guide to privacy law in Victoria. Download Private Lives - Your Guide to Privacy Law in Victoria from the Publications section of the Foundation's website.

Websites

Freedom of Information Online
This site explains Victoria’s Freedom of Information Act and provides information on how to access information from state and local government agencies, departments, statutory authorities, boards, public hospitals and local councils.

PLEASE NOTE: Information on this website does not substitute for legal advice.