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Privacy Commissioner investigates Government spam By James Pearce, ZDNet Australia June 13, 2002 URL: http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/communications/soa/Privacy-Commissioner-investigates-Government-spam/0,130061791,120265958,00.htm
The Federal Privacy Commissioner has launched an investigation into the recent reports of a government Web site spamming users. The investigation is expected to take between four weeks and several months, depending on circumstances, a spokesperson for the Federal Privacy Commissioner told ZDNet Australia. -All government agencies are required to comply with the Privacy Act and the Federal Privacy Commissioners guidelines," he said. He stressed that the investigation is not a witch-hunt. -It's about addressing the issues and finding solutions to the problem," he said. Shadow Minister for IT Kate Lundy welcomed the investigation, saying that it indicated the seriousness of the issue raised. She also took the opportunity to berate Senator Alston, the minister for IT, over his inaction. -There's a lot the Government could do to take the initiative," she said. -It's about having clear policy objectives and giving clear advice to departments on these matters."
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