Purpose Matters Guideline
The importance of purpose when collecting people's information.
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Why DPUP has a Purpose Matters Guideline
A clear purpose helps agencies work out if they need to collect people’s personal information and if so, how much, and if this use or sharing of that information is lawful and appropriate.
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Be clear about purpose and collection
The Data Protection and Use Policy (DPUP) helps agencies understand the importance of purpose and what’s appropriate when they consider collecting people’s personal information.
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Be clear about purpose and use
The Data Protection and Use Policy (DPUP) helps agencies fully understand and carefully explain their purposes of collection from the start.
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Be clear about purpose for sharing
The Data Protection and Use Policy (DPUP) helps agencies understand the importance of purpose to inform what’s appropriate if they are thinking about sharing people’s personal information with others.
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Assess purpose and only collect what is needed
Agencies should assess the purpose of collecting personal information to ensure they are collecting only what’s needed.
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Work through checks and balances
It’s important agencies check their purpose for collecting people’s information and whether it is appropriate or required.
