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Does this feel right under Australian privacy law?

Six plain-English questions about the situation you're in. The result maps back to the 13 Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). Everything runs in your browser. This is a decision aid, not legal advice.

Question 1 of 6

Does the information identify you, or could it reasonably be linked back to you?

Name, phone, email, address, licence, Medicare, IP + browser fingerprint, photos of your face, voice recordings.

Question 2 of 6

Is the organisation an Australian business, government agency, or trading here?

Most private businesses with turnover over $3M are covered. All health service providers are covered regardless of size. All federal agencies are covered.

Question 3 of 6

Is the information reasonably necessary for something they actually do?

A cafe doesn't need your date of birth to sell a coffee. A pharmacy might need it for a prescription.

Question 4 of 6

Were you told, at or before collection, who they are, why they want it, and who they'll share it with?

A visible privacy notice or a clear verbal explanation counts. A buried link in a footer usually does not.

Question 5 of 6

Did you actively agree, or was consent bundled / assumed / pre-ticked?

Consent must be voluntary, informed, current, specific, and by someone with capacity.

Question 6 of 6

Is any of the information sensitive (health, race, religion, sexuality, biometrics, political views)?

Sensitive information generally requires explicit consent and a much stronger reason.

Answer all 6 questions to see an assessment.