Mr. John Clare at the Industry, Science and Technology Committee

On April 21st, 2015. See this statement in context.

April 21st, 2015 / 11:05 a.m.

Director, Privacy and Data Protection Policy Directorate, Department of Industry

That's correct.

Or if you were to look up information in the phone book, it's personal information. If you want to look up someone's name, you're collecting their personal information and then using it. Technically you require their consent.

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