J.S. v Australia (2804/2016) Australian Government Response

2804/2016 concerning the disclosure of personal information

The author alleged that Australia had violated articles 6, 7, 12 and 17 of the ICCPR by unintentionally publishing the personal information of the author on an Australian Government website. The Committee issued adverse views in respect of article 17, both read alone and in conjunction with article 2(3).