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New resource from Practical Law Commercial: Practice note, Australian director identification numbers: Data protection and privacy issues

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A DIN is a unique 15-digit identifier used to verify the identity of a director and is assigned to the director permanently. DINs were introduced as part of a wider legislative initiative to combat illegal phoenixing activity.

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Practice note, Australian director identification numbers: Data protection and privacy issues provides an overview of the data protection and privacy issues relevant to the new DIN regime as introduced by Schedule 2 to the Treasury Laws Amendment (Registries Modernisation and Other Measures) Act 2020 (Cth). It covers the data protection and privacy regulatory framework applicable to the collection, use, disclosure and storage of DINs and related information held by the Australian Business Registry Services as the body responsible for administering the DIN regime. It also provides a brief overview of the relevant data protection and privacy issues for the collection, use, storage and disclosure of DINs by companies or authorised agents.

By Practical Law Commercial Team

Practical Law Australia’s expert legal writers have practical expertise gained from some of the country's leading law firms and corporate legal departments, including Ashurst, Baker & McKenzie, Gilbert + Tobin, Herbert Smith Freehills, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and more. They understand the pressure to deliver timely and cost effective legal advice, which is why Practical Law’s fully maintained practice notes, precedents, drafting notes and checklists offer clear and concise know-how with a practical perspective.

For more information on Practical Law Australia’s legal writing team, visit legal.thomsonreuters.com.au/practical-law-team

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