There are a lot of elements in that.
I do think parties should have access to information that allows them to reach out to voters. That's a fundamental aspect of our system, and that should remain.
I do think we have now reached a point where concerns over the use of personal data on the Internet require some measure of protection and some minimal standards. Whether they be in the Elections Act or the other pieces of legislation, I do think this is an area of expertise for the Privacy Commissioner. My preference is that it be under his area of jurisdiction.
I also recognize that there are unique realities to parties. I think the basic principles of privacy can accommodate those realities. If you look at areas of consent and how you obtain consent—i.e., whether it has to be prior consent or the right of a person to seek to erase information rather than give up-front consent—these are areas where the principles, I believe, allow for some flexibility, but I do not believe there should be no minimum standards applicable to parties. That to me is a basic element. There should be some form of oversight.