Well there you have it, a two minute search away. This clause is binding to BoonEx as an Australian private sector organization.

## Information Sheet (Private Sector) 1A: National Privacy Principles ##

"8. Anonymity

Wherever it is lawful and practicable, individuals must have the option of not identifying themselves when entering transactions with an organisation. "

The next section, "9. Transborder data flows", is also relevant, as BoonEx is the holder and transmitter see more of a personal information data registry:

"An organisation in Australia or an external Territory may transfer personal information about an individual to someone (other than the organisation or the individual) who is in a foreign country only if: ..."

("Personal information" being in particular "real name", and "third party" the whole of the public Internet being to whom the data is transmitted by and through a BoonEx service.)

The full information concerning Australian online privacy laws is available under the following URL.

http://www.privacy.gov.au/materials/types/infosheets/view/6583