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Coronavirus (COVID-19) FAQs and useful links
Privacy and human rights
Q. I am concerned about my privacy given the significant changes being introduced as a result of COVID-19.
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has provided advice on privacy in the context of COVID-19. This includes the guide Coronavirus (COVID-19): Understanding your privacy obligations to your staff.
Q. I need to use personal information in different ways due to COVID-19. Are my privacy obligations the same during the pandemic?
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has provided advice on privacy in the context of COVID-19. This includes the guide Coronavirus (COVID-19): Understanding your privacy obligations to your staff.
Q. Will my pre-existing complaint to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner be progressed during the pandemic?
Visit the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner website for further information about privacy complaints.
Q. I am required to self-isolate or quarantine. Is this a breach of my human rights?
Please refer to the Australian Human Rights Commission for further information about human rights.
Q: What legal protections are being put in place to ensure my privacy in relation to the COVIDSafe App?
Full details of the legislation can be on the COVIDSafe legislation page
Foreign Influence Transparency Register and Register of Lobbyists
Q. Can I continue to register on the Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme register and the Australian Government Register of Lobbyists during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Yes. Visit the Australian Government Register of Lobbyists and Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme pages for more information, including registration obligations.