Who does the federal Privacy Act 1988 apply to in Australia?
BSBXCS402 - s3 Privacy Act in Australia Quiz

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Only Commonwealth government agencies and departments
Only private sector businesses with a turnover above $3 million
Both Commonwealth government agencies and departments, and private sector businesses
Only public schools and universities
Answer explanation
The federal Privacy Act 1988 applies to both Commonwealth government agencies and departments, and private sector businesses in Australia.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT exempt from the Privacy Act?
Registered political parties
State and Territory government agencies
Individuals collecting information for personal reasons
Media organisations engaged in journalism
Answer explanation
State and Territory government agencies are not exempt from the Privacy Act. They are required to comply with its regulations and protect individuals' privacy.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the turnover threshold for businesses to be covered by the Privacy Act?
Exactly $3 million
More than $5 million
Less than $1 million
More than $10 million
Answer explanation
The turnover threshold for businesses to be covered by the Privacy Act is exactly $3 million.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which state's privacy legislation only relates to the health care sector?
South Australia
New South Wales
Queensland
Victoria
Answer explanation
South Australia's privacy legislation only relates to the health care sector, making it the correct choice.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of the Australian Privacy Principles?
To govern the health care sector
To exempt small businesses from privacy obligations
To regulate the media organizations
To promote the protection of individuals' privacy
Answer explanation
The primary purpose of the Australian Privacy Principles is to promote the protection of individuals' privacy.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which businesses are automatically subject to the Privacy Act?
Businesses providing health services to employees
Businesses with a turnover below $3 million
Businesses that operate a residential tenancies database
Businesses providing IT services to state government agencies
Answer explanation
The businesses that operate a residential tenancies database are automatically subject to the Privacy Act.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of the Australian Office of the Information Commissioner?
To provide legal representation for privacy breaches
To regulate the media organizations
To keep a register of businesses subject to the Privacy Act
To exempt businesses from the Privacy Act
Answer explanation
The role of the Australian Office of the Information Commissioner is to keep a register of businesses subject to the Privacy Act.
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