Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cwlth) (APP 1, 2, 6)

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Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cwlth) (APP 1, 2, 6)

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A

Quick Questions

Shade in the A or B circle for each question.

1. Does APP 1 require organisations to be open and transparent about handling data?
A True
B False
2. Does APP 2 allow individuals to remain anonymous in some situations?
A True
B False
3. Does APP 6 limit how personal information can be used or disclosed?
A False
B True
4. Can personal information be disclosed for any reason at all under APP 6?
A False
B True
5. Does APP 2 always require full identification, with no anonymity allowed?
A True
B False
B

Match the Pairs

Draw a line connecting each item on the left to its match on the right.

Left columnRight column
1Organisations must be open and transparent about handling personal data AAPP 6: Use and disclosure
2Individuals may interact without revealing their identity where possible BAustralian Privacy Principles
3Personal information should generally only be used for its original purpose CAPP 6 restricts using personal data beyond its original collection purpose
4A set of rules governing openness, anonymity, and disclosure of personal data DAPP 2: Anonymity
5An app forced every user to provide their real identity with no alternative EAPP 1: Openness
6A company used collected personal data for an unrelated marketing purpose FAPP 2 requires offering anonymity or pseudonym options where possible
C

Definitions

Australian Privacy Principles
D

Fill in the Blanks

Complete each line of code by filling in the missing parts.

1.
1. APP 1: ________
2.
2. APP 2: _________
3.
3. APP 6: ___________________
4.
APP 1 requires organisations to be ___________ about handling data
5.
APP 6 limits when personal information can be _________
E

Spot the Error

Shade in the letter of the line that contains an error.

Question 1
A APP 1 requires organisations to be open and transparent.
B It also requires clear information about data practices.
C APP 1 has no requirements about being transparent at all.
D Individuals should be able to find out how their data is used.
Question 2
A APP 2 allows individuals to remain anonymous where possible.
B It also allows the use of a pseudonym in some situations.
C APP 2 always requires individuals to reveal their real identity.
D This gives people more control over their personal information.
Question 3
A APP 6 relates to the use and disclosure of personal information.
B It limits how information can be used beyond its original purpose.
C This helps protect individuals from misuse of their data.
D APP 6 allows personal information to be disclosed for any reason at all.
Question 4
A The Privacy Act 1988 has no relevance to digital solutions.
B The Privacy Act 1988 is Commonwealth legislation.
C It sets out several Australian Privacy Principles.
D It applies to how personal information is handled.
Question 5
A APP 1 encourages clear privacy policies.
B These policies should explain how data is collected and used.
C Privacy policies under APP 1 should be written but never shared.
D This helps build trust between organisations and individuals.
E Making policies accessible supports openness under APP 1.

Answer Key

Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cwlth) (APP 1, 2, 6)
Section A: Quick Questions
Q1
A — True
Q2
A — True
Q3
B — True
Q4
A — False
Q5
B — False
Section B: Match the Pairs
Q1
Organisations must be open and transparent about handling personal data → APP 1: Openness
Q2
Individuals may interact without revealing their identity where possible → APP 2: Anonymity
Q3
Personal information should generally only be used for its original purpose → APP 6: Use and disclosure
Q4
A set of rules governing openness, anonymity, and disclosure of personal data → Australian Privacy Principles
Q5
An app forced every user to provide their real identity with no alternative → APP 2 requires offering anonymity or pseudonym options where possible
Q6
A company used collected personal data for an unrelated marketing purpose → APP 6 restricts using personal data beyond its original collection purpose
Section C: Definitions
Q1
Australian Privacy Principles — Rules set by the Privacy Act 1988 governing how organisations must handle personal information, including openness, anonymity, and disclosure
Section D: Fill in the Blanks
Q1
1. APP 1: Openness
Q2
2. APP 2: Anonymity
Q3
3. APP 6: Use and disclosure
Q4
APP 1 requires organisations to be transparent about handling data
Q5
APP 6 limits when personal information can be disclosed
Section E: Spot the Error
Q1
C — APP 1 specifically requires openness and transparency about handling personal information.
Q2
C — APP 2 supports anonymity and pseudonyms, not requiring people to always reveal their real identity.
Q3
D — APP 6 places limits on use and disclosure — it does not allow disclosure for any reason at all.
Q4
A — The Privacy Act 1988 is highly relevant to digital solutions, since many collect and handle personal information.
Q5
C — Privacy policies under APP 1 should be shared and made accessible, not written but hidden.