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People should not tease or bully you or say bad things about you because you are (or have been) in care.[78] If this happens to you, you should tell your caregivers or your social worker immediately. People should not give out information about your personal situation or family background without your consent.[79] You have a right to privacy and information from your files should only be shared between social workers and your caregivers where it is in your best interests to do so.[80] If you are concerned that personal information about you is being given to people who are not entitled to the information, you can make a complaint to the Privacy Commissioner.[81]

Ask your lawyer or YouthLaw about this.




[78] Articles 3.1, 20.1
[79] Caregivers’ Handbook 3-28
[80] s6 and Privacy Principle 10 Privacy Act 1993
[81] ss67 & 68 Privacy Act 1993



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