Protecting confidential information: A report on the improper access to, and release of, confidential information from the police computer systems by members of the Queensland Police Service
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- 183 pages
Summary
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The Criminal Justice Commission examined how to prevent improper access to and disclosure of confidential police information following its Project Piper inquiry.
It reviewed police information-security controls, the market for confidential information and the laws protecting it.
The CJC concluded that individual officers could readily misuse police computer systems without detection and that complaints alone could not reliably measure the problem.
It also considered regulation of private investigators and commercial agents inadequate to secure minimum standards of integrity and professionalism.
The CJC made nineteen grouped recommendations on police controls, audit and training, access restrictions, industry regulation and protection of personal information.
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In the body's own words
- Conclusion
The current regime of government regulation is not sufficient for either industry to ensure even the minimum level of professionalism and integrity.
Findings and recommendations
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Published responses
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