In our discussion with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner yesterday on the specific wording of the bill, he had a view different from what you just articulated. He said it actually narrowed the Privacy Commissioner's ability to issue guidelines for the best interests of the child. Not using that terminology, those words, in the act restricts his ability to provide guidance to organizations on that concept.
I'm assuming the department is saying that you don't agree, that it doesn't restrict it.