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10.9.10.20 Confidentiality - Agreement with Ireland

Confidentiality

Article 18 also relates to the confidentiality of information exchanged. Information that is exchanged can only be used for the purpose of implementing this Agreement and the legislation to which this Agreement applies.

In addition, all information received by Australia is subject to the same privacy principles as information obtained under domestic legislation. Information received by Ireland is subject to privacy legislation relevant to Ireland.

Act reference: SS(IntAgree)Act Schedule 8 Ireland

Last reviewed: 9 November 2015

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.