NR and NP v Roads and Traffic Authority [2004] NSWADT 276

NR and NP v Roads and Traffic Authority [2004] NSWADT 276

The Tribunal found, on balance, that NR requested non-disclosure and was given a promise. When RTA disclosed NR's address to J on 26 June 2003, it had reason to believe NR would object, establishing a contravention of s 18(1)(a). However, the applicants failed to prove any financial loss or harm was caused by the contravention, so no compensation was ordered.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
01 December 2004
Procedural Posture
Privacy Application / Principal Matter; Partial Hearing Concluding on Contravention and Monetary Compensation
Outcome
contravention established; monetary compensation dismissed; further directions pending
Legal Topics
['information Protection Principle' 'disclosure of Personal Information' 'monetary Compensation' 'standing']
['privacy Law' 'administrative Law'] ['information Protection Principle' 'disclosure of Personal Information' 'monetary Compensation' 'standing']

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Procedural Posture

Privacy Application / Principal Matter; Partial Hearing Concluding on Contravention and Monetary Compensation

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ["Whether the Roads and Traffic Authority disclosed NR's personal information in contravention of the Privacy & Personal Information Protection Act 1998 s 18(1)(a)" 'Whether the information disclosed was excluded as publicly available publication' 'Whether NR communicated that he would object to disclosure' 'Whether NP and NR are entitled to monetary compensation under s 55(2)(a)' 'Standing of NP']

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found, on balance, that NR requested non-disclosure and was given a promise. When RTA disclosed NR's address to J on 26 June 2003, it had reason to believe NR would object, establishing a contravention of s 18(1)(a). However, the applicants failed to prove any financial loss or harm was caused by the contravention, so no compensation was ordered.

Court Disposition

contravention established; monetary compensation dismissed; further directions pending

Orders

  • ['A contravention of s 18(1)(a) is established.' "The applicants' application for an order for monetary compensation pursuant to s 55(2)(a) is dismissed." "Application to be relisted for planning meeting as to remaining matters (any other order; respondent's costs application)."]