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Surveillance wearables – are we through the looking glass(es)? The OAIC is giving serious consideration to the issues raised by surveillance wearables and monitoring their market presence to understand if scrutiny and intervention is required or warranted. Privacy 7 August 2026 Your life, pixelated: how tracking pixels watch your every click The OAIC has inspected the use of tracking pixels by 50 healthcare providers. We provide findings, case studies and recommendations to assist individuals and organisations in managing the privacy risks posed by this technology. Privacy 24 June 2026 My first six months as FOI commissioner: Building trust and promoting good administration Australian Freedom of Information Commissioner Alice Linacre PSM shares her insights, priorities and goals for sustainable improvement after almost six months in the role. Freedom of Information Information access Information Publication Scheme 23 March 2026 Handling privacy complaints – a new approach for a new era The OAIC is updating its approach to privacy complaints, in line with a shift towards a greater focus on enforcement, ensuring we can resolve matters in a way that will result in meaningful change. Privacy 2 March 2026 Safer Internet Day: Assuring age while ensuring privacy Age assurance can be an important safety tool to ensure Australians have age-appropriate experiences when interacting in digital spaces. But age checks are not a blank cheque to use personal or sensitive information in all circumstances. Children's privacy Privacy 10 February 2026 GenAI tools in the workplace: balancing protection of personal information and business efficiency The integration of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is transforming how businesses operate, but presents risks as well as opportunities. Artificial intelligence 4 December 2025 Latest Notifiable Data Breach statistics for January to June 2025 The latest Notifiable Data Breach Statistics highlight contemporary threats facing Australian’s privacy, including cyber risks, human error and outsourcing personal information handling to third parties. Data breach 4 November 2025 Getting AI right benefits businesses, productivity and the community Strong privacy governance and safeguards are essential for businesses to gain advantage from AI and build trust and confidence in the community. Artificial intelligence 31 July 2025 Ministers have a duty to uphold open government Following the decision in Attorney-General v Patrick, the OAIC has updated the FOI Guidelines on ministers’ responsibilities. Freedom of Information Information access 29 May 2025 Outsourcing CDR obligations? The buck stops with you The Privacy Commissioner’s first Consumer Data Right determination is a reminder that if you are a data holder, you are liable for the actions of your third-party service providers. 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