Sensitive Information

In Australian privacy law, sensitive information includes information about any individual's:

• racial or ethnic origin;
• political opinions;
• membership of a political association;
• religious beliefs or affiliations;
• philosophical beliefs;
• membership of a professional or trade association;
• membership of a trade union;
• sexual orientation or practices;
• criminal record; and
• biometric information (e.g. fingerprints).

Sensitive information also includes health information.

For more details, see APP Guidelines.