Independent Review of the Privacy (Credit Reporting) Code 2014
Tender ID: 310532
Tender Details
Tender Description
The Privacy (Credit Reporting) Code 2014 (Version 1.2) (the CR Code) is a written code of practice about credit reporting made under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the Privacy Act). The CR Code has been registered by the Australian Information Commissioner and is a binding legislative instrument, enforceable under the Privacy Act.
Paragraph 24.3 of the CR Code states ‘the Commissioner will initiate an independent review of the operation of this CR Code within 3 years of the date of the commencement of this CR Code.'
The independent review will identify how the CR Code is operating in practice by exploring:
* Issues arising with regard to the interaction between the CR Code and the Privacy Act 1988.
* Significant issues or concerns about the practical operation of the CR Code.
* Requirements in the CR Code that have not been complied with in practice (including issues of systemic non-compliance and issues arising from independent reviews commissioned by credit reporting bodies under paragraph 24.2 of the CR Code) (the ‘Review’).
The requirement
* Applications are sought from suitable parties to undertake the following aspects of the Review:
* Develop a consultation strategy for approval by the Customer
* Undertake public and targeted consultation in accordance with the consultation strategy
* Publish a report on the Customer’s website by 31 October 2017, outlining the findings from the consultation process.
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