The ATO Data And Intelligence Disclosure Governance Plan Referenced In The Fraud Fusion Taskforce Memorandum Of Understanding. This Document May Not Reflect The Current Procedures, Which Are Subject…

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This operational governance document outlines the Australian Taxation Office's procedures for sharing data and intelligence with the Fraud Fusion Taskforce, a multi-agency fraud detection initiative led by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. The plan establishes frameworks for disclosing ATO data to partner agencies under the Fraud Fusion Taskforce Memorandum of Understanding, including protocols for handling sensitive information such as Tax File Numbers and Special Purpose Acquisition Data. It specifies legislative authorities for data sharing under the Taxation Administration Act and Income Tax Assessment Act, defines requirements for oral disclosures, and sets obligations for partner agencies regarding restricted use and on-disclosure of protected ATO information. The document addresses data governance safeguards including secure transfer channels, data destruction procedures, privacy impact assessments, and ethics frameworks. The plan covers aggregated statistical data sharing and participation of agencies including Services Australia and the National Disability Insurance Agency. No quantified compliance metrics, revenue figures, or case volumes are provided in the released excerpt.