Financial Sector (Collection of Data) Regulations 2008

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Financial Sector (Collection of Data) Regulations 2008

Select Legislative Instrument No. 124, 2008

made under the

Financial Sector (Collection of Data) Act 2001

Compilation No. 3

Compilation date:    22 June 2017

Includes amendments up to: F2017L00706

Registered:    22 June 2017

 

About this compilation

This compilation

This is a compilation of the Financial Sector (Collection of Data) Regulations 2008 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 22 June 2017 (the compilation date).

The notes at the end of this compilation (the endnotes) include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law.

Uncommenced amendments

The effect of uncommenced amendments is not shown in the text of the compiled law. Any uncommenced amendments affecting the law are accessible on the Legislation Register (www.legislation.gov.au). The details of amendments made up to, but not commenced at, the compilation date are underlined in the endnotes. For more information on any uncommenced amendments, see the series page on the Legislation Register for the compiled law.

Application, saving and transitional provisions for provisions and amendments

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Editorial changes

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Modifications

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Selfrepealing provisions

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Contents

1 Name of Regulations

3 Definition

4 Discretionary mutual funds

5 Financial sector agencies

Endnotes

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

Endnote 3—Legislation history

Endnote 4—Amendment history

 

1  Name of Regulations

  These Regulations are the Financial Sector (Collection of Data) Regulations 2008.

3  Definition

  In these Regulations:

Act means the Financial Sector (Collection of Data) Act 2001.

4  Discretionary mutual funds

 (1) For paragraph 5(5)(b) of the Act, a fund meeting the following criteria is declared to be a discretionary mutual fund:

 (a) 2 or more persons have contributed to the fund;

 (b) payments have been or may be made out of the fund in respect of liabilities, losses, damages or expenses of the contributors;

 (c) the fund is governed by rules under which any such payments for the benefit of the contributors are subject to a discretion of a person or body other than the contributors.

 (2) For paragraph 5(5)(b) of the Act, a fund meeting the following criteria is declared to be a discretionary mutual fund:

 (a) only 1 person contributes or has contributed to the fund;

 (b) payments have been or may be made out of the fund in respect of liabilities, losses, damages or expenses of the contributor or another person (the covered person);

 (c) the fund is governed by rules under which any such payments for the benefit of the contributor or the covered person are subject to a discretion of a person or body other than the contributor or the covered person.

5  Financial sector agencies

  For paragraph (c) of the definition of financial sector agency in section 31 of the Act, the following agencies are prescribed:

 (a) the Australian Bureau of Statistics;

 (aa) the Department administered by the Minister administering the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Act 1994;

 (b) the Department administered by the Minister administering the Private Health Insurance Act 2007.

Endnotes

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

The endnotes provide information about this compilation and the compiled law.

The following endnotes are included in every compilation:

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

Endnote 3—Legislation history

Endnote 4—Amendment history

Abbreviation key—Endnote 2

The abbreviation key sets out abbreviations that may be used in the endnotes.

Legislation history and amendment history—Endnotes 3 and 4

Amending laws are annotated in the legislation history and amendment history.

The legislation history in endnote 3 provides information about each law that has amended (or will amend) the compiled law. The information includes commencement details for amending laws and details of any application, saving or transitional provisions that are not included in this compilation.

The amendment history in endnote 4 provides information about amendments at the provision (generally section or equivalent) level. It also includes information about any provision of the compiled law that has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law.

Editorial changes

The Legislation Act 2003 authorises First Parliamentary Counsel to make editorial and presentational changes to a compiled law in preparing a compilation of the law for registration. The changes must not change the effect of the law. Editorial changes take effect from the compilation registration date.

If the compilation includes editorial changes, the endnotes include a brief outline of the changes in general terms. Full details of any changes can be obtained from the Office of Parliamentary Counsel.

Misdescribed amendments

A misdescribed amendment is an amendment that does not accurately describe the amendment to be made. If, despite the misdescription, the amendment can be given effect as intended, the amendment is incorporated into the compiled law and the abbreviation “(md)” added to the details of the amendment included in the amendment history.

If a misdescribed amendment cannot be given effect as intended, the abbreviation “(md not incorp)” is added to the details of the amendment included in the amendment history.

 

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

 

ad = added or inserted

o = order(s)

am = amended

Ord = Ordinance

amdt = amendment

orig = original

c = clause(s)

par = paragraph(s)/subparagraph(s)

C[x] = Compilation No. x

    /subsubparagraph(s)

Ch = Chapter(s)

pres = present

def = definition(s)

prev = previous

Dict = Dictionary

(prev…) = previously

disallowed = disallowed by Parliament

Pt = Part(s)

Div = Division(s)

r = regulation(s)/rule(s)

ed = editorial change

reloc = relocated

exp = expires/expired or ceases/ceased to have

renum = renumbered

    effect

rep = repealed

F = Federal Register of Legislation

rs = repealed and substituted

gaz = gazette

s = section(s)/subsection(s)

LA = Legislation Act 2003

Sch = Schedule(s)

LIA = Legislative Instruments Act 2003

Sdiv = Subdivision(s)

(md) = misdescribed amendment can be given

SLI = Select Legislative Instrument

    effect

SR = Statutory Rules

(md not incorp) = misdescribed amendment

SubCh = SubChapter(s)

    cannot be given effect

SubPt = Subpart(s)

mod = modified/modification

underlining = whole or part not

No. = Number(s)

    commenced or to be commenced

 

Endnote 3—Legislation history

 

Number and year

Registration

Commencement

Application, saving and transitional provisions

124, 2008

20 Jun 2008 (F2008L02168)

1 Jul 2008

 

48, 2011

8 Apr 2011 (F2011L00588)

9 Apr 2011 (r 2)

226, 2015

16 Dec 2015 (F2015L02022)

Sch 1 (item 2): 17 Dec 2015 (s 2(1) item 1)

 

Name

Registration

Commencement

Application, saving and transitional provisions

Treasury Laws Amendment (Agricultural Lending Data) Regulations 2017

21 June 2017 (F2017L00706)

Sch 1 (item 2): 22 June 2017 (s 2(1) item 1)

 

Endnote 4—Amendment history

 

Provision affected

How affected

r 2.....................

rep LA s 48D

r 5.....................

ad No 48, 2011

 

rs No 226, 2015

 

am F2017L00706

 

Overview

The Financial Sector (Collection of Data) Regulations 2008 were enacted to provide detailed rules under the Financial Sector (Collection of Data) Act 2001, addressing the need for comprehensive data collection and management within the financial sector. These regulations were developed by the Australian government and are intended to facilitate efficient and effective data collection processes, ensuring that financial sector agencies can access the necessary information to fulfil their regulatory and oversight responsibilities. The regulations cover various aspects, including the definition of discretionary mutual funds and the specification of financial sector agencies responsible for data collection. The objective is to enhance the regulatory framework by providing clarity and structure to the data collection processes, thereby improving the oversight and regulation of the financial sector. The Financial Sector (Collection of Data) Regulations 2008 were made under the Financial Sector (Collection of Data) Act 2001 by the Australian government. These regulations aim to address the need for a standardised approach to the collection and management of data within the financial sector. By clearly defining what constitutes a discretionary mutual fund and specifying the agencies authorised to collect data, the regulations ensure that data collection is consistent and compliant with legislative requirements. This systematic approach helps to maintain the integrity and effectiveness of the financial sector's regulatory framework, supporting better decision-making and compliance with financial regulations.

Scope and Application

The Financial Sector (Collection of Data) Regulations 2008 apply to the collection, use, and disclosure of data within the financial sector in Australia. These Regulations are made under the Financial Sector (Collection of Data) Act 2001 and define specific categories of data, including discretionary mutual funds and the identification of certain financial sector agencies. They specify the criteria for what constitutes a discretionary mutual fund and list particular agencies that fall under the definition of a financial sector agency. These Regulations are applicable across the Commonwealth of Australia and are intended to ensure that data collection practices within the financial sector adhere to prescribed standards. Any entities involved in the collection, use, or disclosure of financial data, as well as those managing discretionary mutual funds, must comply with these Regulations. The Regulations also provide for the modification of their application through subordinate instruments, which may include further amendments or specific exemptions as necessary. The Regulations do not explicitly state exclusions or thresholds; however, they do outline specific scenarios and criteria for the types of funds and agencies they cover. The applicability of these Regulations is extended through subordinate instruments, which may include additional amendments or clarifications to the primary Regulations. For comprehensive details on any uncommenced amendments or modifications, practitioners should refer to the Legislation Register. The Regulations are designed to facilitate a consistent and regulated approach to data management within the financial sector, ensuring that the practices align with the broader legislative intent of the Act.

Key Provisions

The Financial Sector (Collection of Data) Regulations 2008 (the Regulations) are made under the Financial Sector (Collection of Data) Act 2001 and came into effect on 1 July 2008. The Regulations provide definitions and further detail about the collection of data within the financial sector. Under section 4, a fund is declared to be a discretionary mutual fund if it meets certain criteria, such as being governed by rules where payments from the fund are subject to the discretion of a person or body other than the contributors. The Regulations also detail what constitutes a financial sector agency for the purposes of the Act, such as the Australian Bureau of Statistics and specific departments (sections 5 and 31). These Regulations impose specific obligations on financial sector agencies and other entities involved in the collection of data. They require entities to adhere to the provisions of the Act, which include obtaining necessary consents, ensuring data accuracy, and complying with privacy and security standards. Financial sector agencies must also ensure that data collected is used for authorised purposes and is protected against unauthorised access or disclosure. Breaches of the Regulations may result in various consequences. Under the Act, entities may face civil or criminal penalties for non-compliance. For example, individuals who intentionally provide false or misleading information could be subject to criminal penalties, including fines of up to $210,000 for individuals and $1,050,000 for bodies corporate, as well as potential imprisonment. Additionally, entities that fail to comply with data collection requirements may face civil penalties and be required to rectify their non-compliance, including the potential for court-ordered corrective actions. The seriousness of the offence and the entity's history of non-compliance will influence the severity of the penalties imposed.

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