Latest OAIC News

JOINT RELEASE: Democracy groups call on Government to overhaul broken FOI system in line with inquiry report
It’s time to uncook FOI and that includes those overseeing it
Freedom of Information Commissioner and Privacy Commissioner appointments
Digital platform regulators make joint submission on AI
Digital Platform Regulators Forum puts generative AI on agenda
REX PATRICK CALLS FOR PROPER OAIC FUNDING AFTER THE COURT FINDS THAT RESOURCES TO DEAL WITH FOI DELAYS IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE GOVERNMENT
Maurice Blackburn Lawyers welcomes OAIC decision to investigate Medibank complaint
Bolstering Australia’s national privacy and FOI regulator
High Court clears way for OAIC case against Facebook to proceed
Cyber security incidents impact data breach risk
OAIC welcomes release of Privacy Act report
Association of Information Access Commissioners of Australia and New Zealand (AIAC) meeting communique
OAIC opens investigation into Medlab over data breach
OAIC opens investigation into Medibank over data breach
OAIC completes COVIDSafe oversight
OAIC welcomes passing of Privacy Bill
OAIC data breach report shows key privacy risks
OAIC welcomes additional Budget funding 27 October
OAIC welcomes additional Budget funding 26 October
OAIC making inquiries with Medibank
OAIC annual report highlights its important work for community
OAIC statement on MyDeal data breach
OAIC opens investigation into Optus over data breach
OAIC updated statement on Optus data breach
Australia should adopt ‘gold standard’ in data laws after Optus leak
Information commissioners and ombudsmen hail importance of enabling digital access
National Anti-Corruption Commission; Whistleblower Protections; Optus Data Breach
OAIC statement on Optus data breach
Customers warned to watch out for scams following Optus data breach
Credit Reporting Code review proposes strengthened privacy protections
OAIC opens investigations into Bunnings and Kmart
Credit Reporting Code updated in line with financial hardship reforms
Digital Platform Regulators Forum communique
Retailers must ensure compliance with privacy laws
Principles for nationally consistent approaches to accessing Stolen Generations records
Protecting privacy of data
Privacy in focus as foundation of trust this Privacy Awareness Week
Privacy: foundation of trust – statement by Privacy Authorities Australia
OAIC welcomes additional Budget funding
Key Measures to Support Australian Legal and Industrial Relations Systems
FOI Commissioner appointed to OAIC
Appeal of landmark asylum seeker data breach claim begins
Final hearings as Federal Government fights to keep Robodebt information secret
Observations following statement on global privacy expectations of video teleconferencing companies
Higher penalties to help protect Australians’ privacy
Children’s privacy in focus
OAIC publishes annual report on digital health
GPEN Sweep finds significant involvement of data protection authorities in Covid solutions