EFB v Commissioner of Police, NSW Police Force [2022] NSWCATAD 322

Civil and Administrative Tribunal New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: EFB v Commissioner of Police, NSW Police Force [2022] NSWCATAD 322 Hearing dates: 16 September 2022 Date of orders: 30 September 2022 Decision date: 30 September 2022 Jurisdiction: Administrative and Equal Opportunity Division Before: M Griffin, Senior Member Decision: (1) Pursuant to s 64 of the Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013 (NSW) publication of the name of the Applicant is prohibited. (2) Pursuant to s 55(2) of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (NSW) no action will be taken in this matter. Catchwords: ADMINISTRATIVE LAW – privacy – jurisdiction - NSW Police Force Legislation Cited: Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (NSW) Cases Cited: GA v Commissioner of Police (GD) [2005] NSWADTAP 38 NZ v Commissioner of Police, New South Wales Police [2005] NSWADT 213 Category: Principal judgment Parties: EFB (Applicant) Commissioner of Police, NSW Police Force (Respondent) Representation: EFB (self-represented) Crown Solicitor (Respondent) File Number(s): 2022/00194626 Publication restriction: Pursuant to s 64(1)(a) of the Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013 publication of the name of the Applicant is prohibited.

REASONS FOR DECISION

Introduction 1. The Applicant applied for administrative review of the conduct of the New South Wales Police Force. She claimed breaches by the Police of sections 8-14 and 16-18 of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (NSW) (PPIP Act). She sought damages under s 55(2)(a) of the PPIP Act.