The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has commenced consultation on the third and final stage of its draft APP guidelines.

It has released draft chapters of the Australian Privacy Principles (APP) Guidelines on APPs 12 and 13 (Chapters 12 and 13):

• Chapter 12 — APP 12 access to personal information
• Chapter 13 — APP 13 correction of personal information

The Privacy Act amendments commence on 12 March 2014.

Bright Law is advising clients on their privacy policies and on the impact on direct marketing, credit reporting and storage of data.