As far as I can see technicality wise, within the Privacy Act, Thompson and Clark Firm has done nothing illegal. While their actions may be a little decieving it is to be expected. Lefties have done the same on occasions, infiltrating rightwing groups, business meetings etc.

But nonetheless there are actions which any activists concerned can take.

I recommend putting in a request to the named firm and it's director for information on yourself under the following principles of the privacy act, note you can "correct" any information held on yourself. If said firm and director do not allow you to alter or view your personal information they would most defnitely be in breach of the privacy act. Have a read below:



Principle 6 Access to personal information

(1)Where an agency holds personal information in such a way that it can readily be retrieved, the individual concerned shall be entitled—

(a)To obtain from the agency confirmation of whether or not the agency holds such personal information; and

(b)To have access to that information.


Principle 7 Correction of personal information

(1)Where an agency holds personal information, the individual concerned shall be entitled—

(a)To request correction of the information; and

(b)To request that there be attached to the information a statement of the correction sought but not made.

(2)An agency that holds personal information shall, if so requested by the individual concerned or on its own initiative, take such steps (if any) to correct that information as are, in the circumstances, reasonable to ensure that, having regard to the purposes for which the information may lawfully be used, the information is accurate, up to date, complete, and not misleading.


(3)Where an agency that holds personal information is not willing to correct that information in accordance with a request by the individual concerned, the agency shall, if so requested by the individual concerned, take such steps (if any) as are reasonable in the circumstances to attach to the information, in such a manner that it will always be read with the information, any statement provided by that individual of the correction sought.