Towards an Australian Law of Privacy: The Arguments For and Against

Communications Law Bulletin, Vol. 31, No. 4, pp. 9-14, 2012

Sydney Law School Research Paper No. 12/86

14 Pages Posted: 20 Nov 2012

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David Rolph

The University of Sydney - Faculty of Law

Date Written: November 20, 2012

Abstract

The Australian Law Reform Commission recently recommended the introduction of a statutory cause of action for serious invasion of privacy. Following the revelation of the News of the World phone-hacking scandal and in an environment where concerns had been raised about the efficacy of existing media regulation, the Australian Government conducted a consultation process about whether this proposed reform should be enacted. The consultation process elicited strong views for and against a statutory cause of action. This article analyses the various arguments advanced by supporters and opponents. In doing so, it provides the most current analysis of the state of the debate in Australia about privacy protection.

Keywords: privacy, Australia, law reform, technology, human rights, freedom of expression

JEL Classification: K10, K30

Suggested Citation

Rolph, David, Towards an Australian Law of Privacy: The Arguments For and Against (November 20, 2012). Communications Law Bulletin, Vol. 31, No. 4, pp. 9-14, 2012, Sydney Law School Research Paper No. 12/86, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2178747

David Rolph (Contact Author)

The University of Sydney - Faculty of Law ( email )

New Law Building, F10
The University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW 2006
Australia

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