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There’s also answers to questions we’re frequently asked about notifiable data breaches, commissioner-initiated investigations and penalties, as well as contact details for our media team and photos of our commissioners. Search our media releases, articles, interviews OAIC review highlights opportunities to strengthen transparency The OAIC has examined the disclosure logs of 30 agencies to assess compliance with s 11C of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) and OAIC FOI guidelines. Media release Freedom of Information Information access Information Publication Scheme 7 August 2026 Privacy Commissioner publishes updated guidance on facial recognition in retail spaces The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has published updates to its guidance for Australian Privacy Principle (APP) entities that are considering using facial recognition technology in high volume and publicly accessible physical Media release Facial recognition technology 29 July 2026 Privacy Commissioner completes preliminary inquiries into Qantas 2025 data incident The Australian Privacy Commissioner has published a report of the OAIC’s preliminary inquiries into the 2025 Qantas Airways Limited (Qantas) data breach incident. Media release Data breach Privacy 16 July 2026 Data breach notifications increase to all-time high in 2025, new NDB stats show Newly published statistics reveal that 2025 saw the highest number of data breach notification being reported to the OAIC since the reporting scheme commenced in 2018. Media release Data breach Privacy 6 July 2026 Privacy Commissioner finds privacy breaches in third-party tracking pixel investigation The Privacy Commissioner has found that providers Medmate Australia Pty Ltd and Monash IVF Pty Ltd interfered with the privacy of individuals whose sensitive information was collected via third-party tracking pixels. Media release Determination Investigation Privacy 24 June 2026 Regulators strengthen joint oversight of digital platforms The Digital Platform Regulators Forum (DP-REG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen coordination in their regulation of digital platforms. Media release 17 June 2026 Australian Privacy Commissioner orders American Express Australia Limited to compensate complainant following interference in privacy The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has today published its summary report of the determination in the matter of ‘BAM’ and American Express Australia Limited Media release 15 June 2026 Privacy Commissioner finds against Optus in White Pages breach A determination issued by the Australian Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind found Optus interfered with the privacy of individuals whose personal information was listed in the White Pages contrary to an expressed preference or request for an unlisted Media release Privacy 11 June 2026 Australians more concerned about privacy as trust in AI languishes, survey finds The Australian Community Attitudes to Privacy Survey (ACAPS), conducted by the OAIC every 3 years, provides a comprehensive view of Australians’ privacy attitudes and experiences, including how recent events have impacted them. Media release Privacy 28 May 2026 Statement on Australian National Audit Office report The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has today welcomed the Australian National Audit Office and Auditor-General’s independent performance audit, Administration of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 by selected entities. 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