Privacy

The Australian Information Commissioner has launched civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court against Singtel Optus Pty Limited and Optus...

Alice Linacre PSM has been appointed as Australia’s freedom of information Commissioner for a five-year term, commencing on 29 September...

Kmart breached Australians’ privacy by using facial recognition technology to combat refund fraud without telling customers or seeking their consent,...

In a significant development for transparency and public access to information, the Australian government has launched a new dashboard aimed...

Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind has accepted an enforceable undertaking (EU) from Oxfam Australia following a significant data breach that took...

Australian Government agencies have been urged to enhance their information governance practices, particularly regarding the use of messaging apps, according...

Businesses and government agencies have reported a staggering 1,113 data breaches to the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) throughout 2024, marking...

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) is actively seeking the insights of children, young people, and parents regarding...

Qantas Airways has issued a statement regarding a significant cyber incident that has impacted its operations and customer data. The...

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has announced its regulatory action priorities for 2025-26, detailing the focus areas...