Also known as: Sensitive Information (Australia) · Australia · Sensitive Information Australia
La información sensible en Australia es una categoría de información personal sujeta a requisitos de tratamiento más estrictos bajo la Privacy Act 1988. Puede incluir datos de salud, biometría, origen racial o étnico, opiniones políticas, creencias religiosas, orientación sexual y antecedentes penales, y a menudo requiere consentimiento y salvaguardias más sólidos.
A specific category of personal information as defined in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), including health information, biometrics, racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, sexual orientation and criminal records. Sensitive information is generally subject to higher collection and handling thresholds, such as explicit consent, with exceptions for legally required processing and certain permitted purposes. See OAIC guidance on handling personal information for detailed requirements.