JP Log Books – Privacy Act
As you know, all Ministerial Justices are required to keep a record of the the documents they process for clients.
The Privacy Act requires, that Justices keep only the information required and nothing more.
Your log book should contain
- the date you saw the client
- where you met – eg home, library, mall
- the client’s name
- the type of service provided eg Statutory declaration
Client’s should be told what information you are recording. Under the Privacy Act a client has the right to view the information a Justice records about them.
Log books should be stored securely and not left open for the public to read.