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10.7.10.20 Confidentiality - Agreement with Malta

Confidentiality

Article 14 of the Agreement relates to confidentiality of information exchanged. All information received by Australia is subject to the same privacy principles as information obtained under domestic legislation. Information received by Malta is subject to the privacy legislation relevant to Malta.

In addition, Article 14 provides that information exchanged shall only be used for the purposes of implementing the Agreement and the legislation to which the Agreement applies.

Act reference: SS(IntAgree)Act Schedule 6 Malta

Last reviewed: 20 September 2017

The Australian Government acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, water, culture and community. We pay our respects to the Elders both past and present.