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Surveillance and Privacy 2003:Terrorists and Watchdogs
International Law and Policy Conference8th and 9th September 2003
Baker & McKenzie Cyberspace Law and Policy Centre Sydney, Australia
Day 2: Presentation on Theme, ‘What Use Are Privacy Commissioners?’/ ‘Looking Ahead: How Do We Make Privacy Laws Work?’
WHAT USE ARE PRIVACY COMMISSIONERS?
Charles D. RaabProfessor of Government University of Edinburgh
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Privacy Commissioners: Seven Interrelated Roles
• Ombudsmen
• Auditors
• Consultants
• Educators
• Policy advisers
• Negotiators
• Enforcers
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What Should Commissioners Be Expected To Do?
• Protect privacy
• Promote good information practice
• Balance between the two?
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What Is Wrong With Laws and Commissioners?
• Laws are too complex and unclear
• Interpretations are often unavailable or contestable
• Commissioners are often underpowered for some or all of their roles
• The climate for privacy protection is unfavourable owing to– priority given to other public issues and
moods– conflict with other government policies
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How Can Regulation Be Made To Work Better?
• Recognise that laws and commissioners are insufficient
• Develop other instruments– self-regulation– PETs– public awareness and activism
• Promote an integrated privacy regime
• Re-examine concepts and promote research