Commonwealth Consolidated Acts Commonwealth Consolidated Acts(1) The Data Standards Chair may, by writing, make one or more data standards about each of the following matters:
(a) the format and description of CDR data;
(b) the disclosure of CDR data;
(c) the collection, use, accuracy, storage, security and deletion of CDR data;
(d) de-identifying CDR data, including so that it no longer relates to:
(i) an identifiable person; or
(ii) a person who is reasonably identifiable;
(e) other matters prescribed by the regulations.
Note: For variation and repeal, see subsection 33(3) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 .
Complying with consumer data rules when making standards etc.
(2) The Data Standards Chair must comply with the consumer data rules when:
(a) making a data standard; or
(b) varying or revoking a data standard;
including complying with any related requirements specified in those rules about approval, consultation and the formation of committees, advisory panels and consultative groups.
Note: The rules could, for example, require a proposed data standard to be approved by the Commission before it is made.
(3) Without limiting subsection (2), the Data Standards Chair must:
(a) make, under subsection (1), a data standard about a particular matter mentioned in subsection (1) if the consumer data rules so requires; and
(b) specify in that data standard that it is binding if the consumer data rules so requires.
A data standard is a binding data standard if it is made under subsection (1) in accordance with paragraph (b) of this subsection.
Data standards are not legislative instruments
(4) A data standard made under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.