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Modernising Australia’s Privacy Laws For Digital Age
OAIC review highlights opportunities to strengthen transparency
Albanese Government raises privacy concerns over ‘smart glasses’
Sports venues are offering facial recognition to let people in. What are the risks?
Privacy Commissioner publishes updated guidance on facial recognition in retail spaces
Privacy Commissioner completes preliminary inquiries into Qantas 2025 data incident
Non-bank lenders join Consumer Data Right as next stage commences
Data breach notifications increase to all-time high in 2025, new NDB stats show
Who has access to my bank details? What protections are in place to prevent misuse?
Privacy Commissioner finds privacy breaches in third-party tracking pixel investigation
Regulators strengthen joint oversight of digital platforms
Australian Privacy Commissioner orders American Express Australia Limited to compensate complainant following interference in privacy
Privacy Commissioner finds against Optus in White Pages breach
Australians more concerned about privacy as trust in AI languishes, survey finds
Statement On Australian National Audit Office Report
OAIC finalises investigation into Property Lovers and fastproperty.ai
Statement On Instructure Cyber Incident
Privacy Commissioner launches Privacy Awareness Week 2026: Trust is built here
RentTech platforms must stop unfair and excessive personal information collection, says Privacy Commissioner
eSafety and OAIC working together to protect privacy and safety for all Australians
Draft Children’s Online Privacy Code Released
OAIC releases Exposure Draft of the Children’s Online Privacy Code
A major step forward: draft Children’s Online Privacy Code prioritises the best interests of the child
The Minns Labor Government works with industry to introduce facial recognition code to reduce gambling harm
Privacy Commissioner publishes new guidance to ensure proportionate age assurance as a gateway to access online experiences
Privacy Commissioner statement on Administrative Review Tribunal’s Bunnings decision
Know your privacy obligations under the Anti-Money Laundering / Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) Act: Updated OAIC guidance
Bunnings decision may open door to facial recognition surveillance free-for-all
OAIC statement on Administrative Review Tribunal’s Bunnings decision
Experts in privacy and governance appointed to Office of the Information Commissioner
Australian Information Commissioner highlights improved transparency and integrity for government agencies in automated decision-making
Australians eligible for Cambridge Analytica payment program must register by 31 December
Data Sharing Expert Appointed As New Chief Data Officer
Children and parents told the OAIC that online privacy matters
VETtrack Student Management System Cyber Incident
Were you on Facebook 10 years ago? You may be able to claim part of this $50 million payout
Digital platform regulators release working paper on immersive technologies
Is there a place for facial recognition in Australian society?
New regulatory guidance released to support social media industry ahead of minimum age law
Freedom Of Information Commissioner Appointed
SCHOOL APPS RISK TO CHILDREN
Massive data breach finally sees day in court, with trillions at stake for Optus
Governments are becoming increasingly secretive. Here’s how they can be made to be more transparent
OAIC Releases Regulatory Action Priorities For 2025-26
Important Notice – Data Breach Notification
Qantas Cyber Incident
National Australia Bank pays $751,200 in penalties for alleged breaches of Consumer Data Right Rules
Georges River Council acknowledges Privacy Awareness Week 2025