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Privacy Act 2020

Notifiable privacy breaches and compliance notices - Compliance notices - Proceedings

134: Application of Human Rights Act 1993

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"Your human rights are protected under the Privacy Act 2020, with some exceptions."

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When you are involved in proceedings under the Privacy Act 2020, the Human Rights Act 1993 applies to you. This means that Part 4 of the Human Rights Act 1993 is used, but with some changes. The changes are that sections 97, 108A, and 108B of the Human Rights Act 1993 do not apply.

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134Application of Human Rights Act 1993

  1. Except to the extent modified by this subpart, Part 4 of the Human Rights Act 1993 (except sections 97, 108A, and 108B) applies to proceedings under this subpart with any necessary modifications.

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  • Section 134: amended, on , by section 100 of the Statutes Amendment Act 2022 (2022 No 75).