OAIC media RSShttps://www.oaic.gov.au/news/media-centreRead our media releases and statements.60Principles for nationally consistent approaches to accessing Stolen Generations recordsPrivacy in focus as the foundation of trust this Privacy Awareness WeekPrivacy: The foundation of trust – Joint statement by Privacy Authorities AustraliaFOI Commissioner appointed to OAICAddressing online harms central to Digital Platform Regulators ForumAustralian Information Commissioner approves variation to the Privacy Credit Reporting Code 2014Communications Law Bulletin interview with Commissioner FalkFocus on accountability to prevent data breachesARCA submits amended application to vary Credit Reporting CodeCommissioner welcomes Full Federal Court ruling on Facebook appealPrivacy regulator welcomes proposals to strengthen privacy protectionsOAIC 2021 highlightsAFP ordered to strengthen privacy governanceOAIC publishes first Consumer Data Right privacy assessmentOAIC and ICO conclude joint investigation into Clearview AIClearview AI breached Australians’ privacyObservations following the joint statement on global privacy expectations of video teleconferencing companiesChildren's privacy in focusHigher penalties to help protect Australians’ privacyPromoting privacy and information access rights through the pandemicOAIC publishes annual report on digital healthOAIC finds against 7-Eleven over facial recognitionInternational Access to Information Day 2021Information access commissioners and ombudsmen make recommendations to support Open by Design PrinciplesPrivacy needs to be upfront in pandemic debateData breach report highlights ransomware and impersonation fraud as concernsCommissioner Falk reappointedInvestigation into OptusUber found to have interfered with privacyICIC endorses OAIC resolution on proactive publicationOAIC publishes second COVIDSafe privacy reportOAIC welcomes additional funding for data protection and FOIMake privacy a priority this Privacy Awareness WeekMake privacy a priority in 2021: joint statement by Privacy Authorities AustraliaThe importance of privacy by design in the sharing of health data for domestic or international travel requirementsIndependent review of the Credit Reporting CodeMarket and social research privacy code updatedRecommendations following investigation into FOI processing by Home AffairsHuman factor dominates latest data breach statisticsInformation Commissioner orders compensation payable by Home Affairs for breaching detainees’ privacyUpdate to the joint statement on global privacy expectations of video teleconferencing companiesOAIC 2020 highlights infographicFlight Centre found to have interfered with privacyShopping up a storm? Be aware of what you shareOAIC issues first 6-month COVIDSafe privacy reportPrivacy safeguards examined in COVIDSafe Assessment ProgramOAIC welcomes Privacy Act reviewChildren’s right to privacy essential in the digital ageOAIC welcomes Privacy Act reviewCredit reporting changes to benefit consumersConsumer Data Right privacy guidelines releasedEmail highlighted as a key risk for data breachesAustralians want more control over privacy, survey showsCommissioner launches Federal Court action against FacebookConsumer Data Right compliance and enforcement policyJoint statement on International Access to Information Day 2020OAIC to enforce privacy safeguards in new Consumer Data RightRapid detection, assessment and notification critical in data breachesProtecting and promoting privacy and information access rights in sharp focus in 2019–20Scams Awareness Week 2020 – Be yourself. Don't let a scammer be youPrivacy advice for the COVID-19 pandemicReboot your privacy this Privacy Awareness WeekOAIC and Singapore's PDPC strengthen ties with MOUBushfires Disaster Emergency Declaration under the Privacy ActGPEN Sweep finds significant involvement of data protection authorities in COVID-19 solutionsInquiries into Alina EnergyStatement on Facebook proceedingsCOVID-19 response from Australian privacy regulatorsOAIC and the UK's ICO sign memorandum of understandingCommissioner welcomes ruling on Facebook applicationJoint statement on COVID-19 and the duty to documentPrivacy protections in COVIDSafe contact tracing appCorporate Plan 2020–21 sets out OAIC strategic prioritiesGlobal privacy expectations of video teleconference providersStatement on reported data breach involving NSW driver licencesOAIC and UK's ICO open joint investigation into Clearview AI Inc.Statement regarding reported health data breach in Western AustraliaStatement by the GPA Executive Committee on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemicOAIC expands oversight role as privacy safeguards for COVIDSafe app made lawJoint statement on transparency and access to information during the COVID-19 outbreakNew privacy resource: when do Australian Government agencies need to conduct a privacy impact assessment?Digital Platform Regulators Forum communiqueOAIC statement on Optus data breachOAIC updated statement on Optus data breachOAIC statement on MyDeal data breachCredit Reporting Code updated in line with financial hardship reformsOAIC opens investigations into Bunnings and KmartCredit Reporting Code review proposes strengthened privacy protectionsAdvice on Optus data breachInformation commissioners and ombudsmen hail importance of enabling digital accessOAIC opens investigation into Optus over data breachOAIC annual report highlights its important work for the communityOAIC making inquiries with MedibankAdvice on Medibank data breachOAIC welcomes additional Budget fundingOAIC data breach report shows key privacy risksOAIC welcomes passing of Privacy BillOAIC completes COVIDSafe oversightOAIC opens investigation into Medibank over data breachOAIC opens investigation into Medlab over data breachSenate Estimates opening statement February 2022Association of Information Access Commissioners of Australia and New Zealand (AIAC) meeting communiqueOAIC welcomes additional Budget fundingCyber security incidents impact data breach riskHigh Court clears way for OAIC case against Facebook to proceedOAIC welcomes release of Privacy Act reportStatement on Latitude Financial data breachLaw Council privacy law and practice seminarPrivacy: ‘Back to Basics’ – Joint statement by Privacy Authorities AustraliaOAIC welcomes three-Commissioner modelOAIC welcomes additional Budget fundingJoint Australia–New Zealand investigation into Latitude groupPrivacy Awareness Week 2023 launchSenate estimates opening statement May 2023Statement on Federal Court judgementStatement on HWL Ebsworth data breachDigital Platform Regulators Forum communiqueAssociation of Information Access Commissioners of Australia and New Zealand (AIAC) meeting communiqueData breaches seen as number one privacy concern, survey showsGlobal expectations of social media platforms and other sites to safeguard against unlawful data scrapingOngoing vigilance in data protection measures essentialInformation commissioners and ombudsmen release survey results on community attitudesInformation commissioners and ombudsmen recognise importance of the online space in accessing informationOAIC welcomes reforms critical to Australia’s privacy futureAnnual report highlights OAIC’s work to uphold privacy and information access rightsOAIC commences Federal Court proceedings against Australian Clinical Labs LimitedCommissioner Falk to conclude with second termAssociation of Information Access Commissioners meeting communiqueDigital platform regulators release working papers on algorithms and AIOAIC says appointment of new commissioners a significant stepRepresentative complaints updateOAIC opens investigation into HWL Ebsworth over data breachData breach report highlights supply chain risksCommunications Law Bulletin interview with Commissioner KindSenate estimates opening statement March 2024Information commissioners and ombudsmen look to the future: embracing innovation and strengthening independencePrivacy Awareness Week joint statement by Privacy Authorities AustraliaPrivacy Commissioner Carly Kind radio interview – ABC RN BreakfastAppointment of next Australian Information CommissionerStatement on the Federal Budget 2024–25Statement on MediSecure data breachAdvice on MediSecure cyber security incidentNational Archives and OAIC call for proactive approach to government information managementStatement on TikTok preliminary inquiriesSenate estimates opening statement May 2024The Australian opinion piece – ‘New laws needed to stop TikTok and other social media giants ‘harvesting’ data’OAIC takes civil penalty action against MedibankOAIC to support greater information access through international bodyInformation Publication Scheme review identifies areas to improve access to government informationOAIC reports a significant improvement in FOI case outcomesGPEN Sweep finds majority of websites and mobile apps use deceptive design to influence privacy choicesStatement on MediSecure breachDigital Platform Regulators Forum 2024 communiqueOAIC welcomes appointment of new FOI CommissionerStatement on Clearview AIOAIC welcomes first step in privacy reformsStatement on MediSecure data breachReport shows highest number of data breaches in 3.5 yearsDigital platform regulators release working paper on multimodal foundation modelsMainstreaming access to information a must for IAID 2024OAIC closes investigation into 7-Eleven Stores Pty Ltd following uplift of privacy practices New Credit Reporting Code strengthens privacy protectionsDigital platform regulators make joint submission on AIPrivacy Act reform crucial to building public trustRetailers must ensure compliance with privacy lawsNew AI guidance makes privacy compliance easier for businessNew privacy guidance released for charities and other NFPsGlobal privacy authorities issue follow-up joint statement on data scrapingAnnual report highlights OAIC’s work on privacy and information access rightsOAIC publishes guidance on tracking pixels and privacy obligationsBunnings breached Australians’ privacy with facial recognition toolGrubisa companies interfered with Australians’ privacy by scraping dataSenate estimates opening statement November 2024Passing of bill a significant step for Australia's privacy lawInformation commissioners and ombudsmen urge public sector leaders to invest in data governance and proactive disclosure practicesLandmark settlement of $50m from Meta for Australian users impacted by Cambridge Analytica incidentOAIC welcomes additional funding in MYEFOAppointments to the OAIC leadership teamNew dashboard improves access to Australian FOI dataJoint statement on building trustworthy data governance frameworks to encourage development of innovative and privacy-protective AIOAIC accepts Oxfam Australia enforceable undertakingSenate estimates opening statement February 2025OAIC’s support for national footprintAustralian Information Commissioner calls on government agencies to improve settings around messaging appsInformation commissioners and ombudsmen call on public sector leaders to be stewards of government informationOAIC stats show record year for data breachesChildren, young people and parents invited to help shape online privacy protectionsPayments for users impacted by the Cambridge Analytica matterStatement on Qantas cyber incidentOAIC releases regulatory action priorities for 2025-26Statement on closure of preliminary inquiries with IMED Harrison ai and Annalise ai Australian Information Commissioner takes civil penalty action against OptusAppointment of next Freedom of Information Commissioner Kmart’s use of facial recognition to tackle refund fraud unlawful, Privacy Commissioner findsDigital platform regulators release working paper on immersive technologies Information Commissioners and Ombudsman release survey results on community attitudes Information access survey highlights strong community engagement Association of Informa…