Local councils and privacy: Frequently asked questions

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Local Councils and Privacy Frequently Asked Questions - PDF (693 KB)

Local councils collect a vast amount of personal information about individuals in their daily functions, from information about ratepayers and pet owners, to details of complaints made to the council. This Frequently Asked Questions document is designed to address some of the most common enquiries Victorian local councils have in relation to their privacy obligations under the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.

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