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❓ Dr. Nahan asks about privacy breaches within agencies under the Premier's authority, specifically regarding unauthorized disclosure of personal information. The Premier declines to provide a comprehensive breakdown, citing unreasonable use of resources, and suggests more specific inquiries.

AnsweredQoN 4079Legislative Assembly

Asked

19 September 2018

Member

Dr M.D. Nahan

Portfolio

Premier; Minister for Public Sector Management; State Development, Jobs and Trade; Federal-State Relations

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For each agency and department under the Minister’s authority, have there been any privacy breaches identified in which the department or agency disclosed personal information without the consent of the individuals whose information was disclosed: (a) if so, what was the nature of the breach and what action was taken subsequent to the breach being identified; (b) was the breach disclosed publicly, and if so, how and if not, why; and (c) were all individuals whose information was disclosed advised of the breach, and if so, how and if not, why?

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Answered

31 October 2018

Response time

9 days

It is not considered a reasonable or appropriate use of Government resources to compile a breakdown across the entire history of each agency.
Should the member have a particular question regarding a breach, I would encourage him to ask a more specific question.

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