Privacy
Privacy and public lookup
Public lookup is built for delivery and navigation — not surveillance. This page explains what is shared publicly, what stays protected, and why that balance matters for adoption.
What public lookup shows
Designed for couriers, visitors, and services that need to complete a delivery or reach a building — not for identity verification of residents.
- Postcode
- Street and locality
- Building name where available
- Delivery point label
- Access note where appropriate
What public lookup does not show
- Owner names
- Resident names
- Tax records
- Land-title details
- Private government records
How admin access works
Registry maintenance, alias approval, and deeper records are not public. They are available only through the protected admin platform.
- Authorised users only
- Permission-based access
- Audit trail on sensitive actions
- Scoped permissions per role
Why this matters
Trust
People adopt a national address system when they believe it helps them — not exposes them.
Safety
Emergency and delivery teams get location precision without publishing who lives there.
Adoption
Businesses integrate faster when the public contract is clear, stable, and privacy-safe.
Responsible data use
Registry depth stays behind controls so address infrastructure serves the public interest.
See privacy-safe lookup in action
The public lookup returns only delivery-relevant address information.