ACMA

Australian Communications and Media Authority

APPs

proposed Australian Privacy Principles, as set out in the exposure draft of amendments to the Privacy Act 1988, released 24 June 2010

cloud computing

the outsourcing of data processing and storage to organisations based overseas

data retention

a proposal from the Attorney-General's Department that would require telecommunications providers, including ISPs, to log and retain certain information on subscribers for local enforcements agencies to access when required

IPPs

Information Privacy Principles, for public sector agencies, established under the Privacy Act 1988

ISPs

Internet service providers

NPPs

National Privacy Principles, for private sector organisations, established under the Privacy Act 1988

OAIC

Office of the Australian Information Commissioner

OPC

Office of the Privacy Commissioner, integrated into the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner in November 2010

Safe Harbour Principles

process to protect personal information transferred offshore

TIO

Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman