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        <title>OAIC submission to Senate Inquiry into the Privacy Legislation Amendment (Enforcement and Other Measures) Bill 2022</title>
        <pubDate>3 February 2023</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/oaic-submission-to-senate-inquiry-into-the-privacy-legislation-amendment-enforcement-and-other-measures-bill-2022</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Dear ChairThank you for the invitation to make a submission to the Committee&rsquo;s inquiry into the Privacy Legislation Amendment (Enforcement and Other Measures) Bill 2022 (the Bill).The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) is an independent Commonwealth regulator, established to bring together three functions: privacy functions (protecting the]]></description>
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        <title>OAIC submission to the Productivity Commissions 5-year Productivity Inquiry: Australias data and digital dividend Interim Report</title>
        <pubDate>14 November 2022</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/oaic-submission-to-the-productivity-commissions-5-year-productivity-inquiry-australias-data-and-digital-dividend-interim-report</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ IntroductionThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the 5-year Productivity Inquiry: Australia&rsquo;s data and digital dividend Interim Report (the Report) released by the Productivity Commission (the Commission) on 23 August 2022. The Report examines the role that data and digital]]></description>
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        <title>Report on the draft Consumer Data Right (Non-Bank Lenders) Designation 2022</title>
        <pubDate>10 October 2022</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/report-on-the-draft-consumer-data-right-non-bank-lenders-designation-2022</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ A report by the Australian Information Commissioner, pursuant to section 56AF of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010.I welcome the opportunity to provide this report on the Consumer Data Right (Non-Bank Lenders) Designation 2022 (the draft designation instrument). The draft designation instrument and its Explanatory Materials are available at]]></description>
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        <title>Report on the Consumer Data Right (Authorised Deposit-Taking Institutions) Amendment 2022</title>
        <pubDate>29 September 2022</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/report-on-the-consumer-data-right-authorised-deposit-taking-institutions-amendment-2022</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ A report by the Australian Information Commissioner, pursuant to section 56AF of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010.I welcome the opportunity to provide this report on the Consumer Data Right (Authorised Deposit-Taking Instructions) Amendment 2022. The draft designation instrument and its Explanatory Materials are available at (https://treasury.gov.au/consultation/c2022-300402-ob), having been]]></description>
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        <title>OAIC submission to the ACCC: BP Australia Pty Ltd's request for authorisation (AA1000619) – BP Rewards Loyalty Program</title>
        <pubDate>15 August 2022</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/oaic-submission-to-the-accc-bp-australia-pty-ltds-request-for-authorisation-aa1000619-bp-rewards-loyalty-program</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Submission by the Office of the Australian Information CommissionerIntroductionThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission on the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission&rsquo;s (ACCC) consultation on BP Australia Pty Ltd&rsquo;s (BP) application for authorisation to expand the existing BP Rewards loyalty program]]></description>
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        <title>OAIC submission to Consultation Paper on proposed changes to Queensland's Information Privacy and Right to Information Framework</title>
        <pubDate>8 August 2022</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/oaic-submission-to-the-consultation-paper-on-proposed-changes-to-queenslands-information-privacy-and-right-to-information-framework</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Submission by the Office of the Australian Information CommissionerIntroductionThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Department of Justice and Attorney-General&rsquo;s (the Department) Consultation Paper on proposed changes to Queensland&rsquo;s Information Privacy and Right to Information Framework (Consultation Paper).The purpose of the]]></description>
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        <title>OAIC submission to Department of the Prime Minister &amp; Cabinet’s consultation on the Australian Data Strategy</title>
        <pubDate>15 July 2022</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/oaic-submission-to-department-of-the-prime-minister-and-cabinets-consultation-on-the-australian-data-strategy</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Australian Data Strategy: the Australian Government&rsquo;s whole-of-economy vision for dataSubmission by the Office of the Australian Information CommissionerAngelene Falk Australian Information Commissioner and Privacy Commissioner15 July 2022IntroductionThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet&rsquo;s (the Department)]]></description>
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        <title>OAIC submission to Department for Digital, Culture, Media &amp; Sport (UK) call for views on app security and privacy interventions</title>
        <pubDate>4 July 2022</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/oaic-submission-to-department-for-digital-culture-media-and-sport-uk-call-for-views-on-app-security-and-privacy-interventions</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ IntroductionThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media &amp; Sport&rsquo;s (DCMS) call for views on proposals to improve the security and privacy of apps and apps stores operating in the United Kingdom.The OAIC is Australia&rsquo;s federal privacy]]></description>
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        <title>Submission to National Data Security Action Plan Discussion Paper</title>
        <pubDate>24 June 2022</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/submission-to-national-data-security-action-plan-discussion-paper</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Submission by the Office of the Australian Information CommissionerIntroductionThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the National Data Security Action Plan Discussion Paper (the Discussion Paper) released by the Department of Home Affairs (Home Affairs) on 6 April 2022.The OAIC]]></description>
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        <title>OAIC Submission to the Statutory Review of the Consumer Data Right</title>
        <pubDate>27 May 2022</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/oaic-submission-to-the-statutory-review-of-the-consumer-data-right</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Executive summaryThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Issues Paper for the Statutory Review on the operation of the Consumer Data Right (the Review). The Review is required under s56GH of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (the Act) and aims]]></description>
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        <title>OAIC submission to Treasury’s CDR Open Finance (Non-Bank Lending) Sectoral Assessment Consultation</title>
        <pubDate>3 May 2022</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/oaic-submission-to-treasurys-cdr-open-finance-non-bank-lending-sectoral-assessment-consultation-may-2022</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Specific privacy risks that could arise in the non-bank lending sectorBy way of general comment, I consider that the following contextual factors should be taken into account in relation to the non-bank lending (NBL) sector when reflecting on the effect on the privacy and confidentiality of consumers&rsquo; information and]]></description>
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        <title>Digital Platform Services Inquiry Discussion Paper for Interim Report No 5 – submission to the ACCC</title>
        <pubDate>22 April 2022</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/digital-platform-services-inquiry-discussion-paper-for-interim-report-no-5-submission-to-the-accc</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ 22 April 2022IntroductionThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission&rsquo;s (ACCC) Digital Platform Services Inquiry Discussion Paper for Interim Report No 5: Updating competition and consumer law for digital platform services (the Discussion Paper).The Discussion Paper considers]]></description>
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        <title>OAIC Submission to Treasury’s CDR Strategic Assessment Consultation</title>
        <pubDate>14 March 2022</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/OAIC-Submission-to-Treasurys-CDR-Strategic-Assessment-Consultation</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Submission by the Office of the Australian Information CommissionerOverviewThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the &lsquo;Implementation of an economy-wide Consumer Data Right - Strategic Assessment&rsquo; consultation paper (consultation paper). We understand the responses to the consultation paper will inform Treasury&rsquo;s analysis]]></description>
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        <title>Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure Protection) Bill 2022 – Submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security</title>
        <pubDate>1 March 2022</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/security-legislation-amendment-critical-infrastructure-protection-bill-2022-submission-to-the-parliamentary-joint-committee-on-intelligence-and-security</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ 1st March 2022The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security&rsquo;s (the Committee&rsquo;s) review of the Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure Protection) Bill 2022 (the Bill).The OAIC has previously provided submissions to the Department]]></description>
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        <title>Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee – Social Media (Anti-Trolling) Bill 2022</title>
        <pubDate>28 February 2022</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/senate-legal-and-constitutional-affairs-legislation-committee-social-media-anti-trolling-bill-2022</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ IntroductionThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Committee&rsquo;s inquiry into the Social Media (Anti-Trolling) Bill 2022 (the Bill). The OAIC previously made a submission to the Attorney General&rsquo;s Department (the Department) during the consultation on the exposure draft of]]></description>
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        <title>Exposure Draft – Social Media (Anti-Trolling) Bill 2021</title>
        <pubDate>22 February 2022</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/exposure-draft-social-media-anti-trolling-bill-2021</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ IntroductionThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the exposure draft of the Social Media (Anti-Trolling) Bill 2021 (the Bill).The Bill will introduce a new framework for Australians to ascertain the contact details of individuals that post anonymous, defamatory comments on social media]]></description>
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        <title>Reform of Australia’s electronic surveillance framework</title>
        <pubDate>18 February 2022</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/reform-of-australias-electronic-surveillance-framework</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ 18 February 2022IntroductionThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission on the Reform of the electronic surveillance framework Discussion Paper (the Discussion Paper) released by the Department of Home Affairs on 6 December 2021.In our view, these reforms present a timely opportunity]]></description>
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        <title>Consumer Data Right – Telecommunications sectoral assessment</title>
        <pubDate>20 January 2022</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/consumer-data-right-telecommunications-sectoral-assessment</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Australian Information Commissioner and Privacy Commissioner made a submission to the consultation process that occurred as part of the Australian Government&rsquo;s sectoral assessment of the telecommunications sector under the Consumer Data Right framework. You can read more about the consultation and sectoral assessment on the Treasury&rsquo;s website.Download the]]></description>
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        <title>Report on the draft Consumer Data Right (Telecommunications Sector) Designation 2021</title>
        <pubDate>20 January 2022</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/report-on-the-draft-consumer-data-right-telecommunications-sector-designation-2021</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Australian Information Commissioner provided a report to the Minister for Superannuation, Financial Services and the Digital Economy about the draft Consumer Data Right (Telecommunications Sector) Designation, as required by the Competition and Consumer Act 2010. You can read more about the draft designation on the Treasury&rsquo;s website.Download the]]></description>
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        <title>Privacy Act Review Discussion Paper</title>
        <pubDate>23 December 2021</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/privacy-act-review-discussion-paper-submission</link>
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The OAIC has made a further submission to the Australian Government's review of the Privacy Act 1988, in response to its Discussion Paper. You can read more about the review process on the Attorney-General's Department website.Download our submission and read our media release.]]></description>
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        <title>Trusted Digital Identity Bill legislative package: exposure draft consultation</title>
        <pubDate>27 October 2021</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/trusted-digital-identity-bill-legislative-package-exposure-draft-consultation</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ IntroductionThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the legislative package for Digital Identity, which includes exposure drafts for the Trusted Digital Identity Bill 2021 (TDI Bill), Trusted Digital Identity Framework Accreditation Rules 20xx (TDIF Rules) and Trusted Digital Identity Rules 20xx (TDI]]></description>
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        <title>OAIC Submission to Treasury’s CDR Energy Rules (Version 4 Rules) Consultation</title>
        <pubDate>13 September 2021</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/oaic-submission-to-treasurys-cdr-energy-rules-version-4-rules-consultation</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Submission by the Office of the Australian Information CommissionerPart 1: Introduction1.1 The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to comment on Treasury&rsquo;s proposed package of amendments to expand the Consumer Data Right (CDR) to the energy sector, including the draft CDR rules amendments (Version 4]]></description>
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        <title>OAIC Submission to Treasury’s CDR Rules Amendments (Version 3) Consultation</title>
        <pubDate>7 September 2021</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/oaic-submission-to-treasurys-cdr-rules-amendments-version-3-consultation-old</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Submission by the Office of the Australian Information CommissionerOverviewThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the exposure draft Version 3 Consumer Data Right rules amendments (draft Rules) and explanatory materials. We understand this proposed package of amendments to the Competition and Consumer]]></description>
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        <title>National Register of Enduring Powers of Attorney: Public Consultation Paper</title>
        <pubDate>30 July 2021</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/national-register-of-enduring-powers-of-attorney-public-consultation-paper</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Part 1: Introduction 1.1 The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Attorney-General&rsquo;s Department&rsquo;s (AGD) National Register of Enduring Powers of Attorney &ndash; Public Consultation Paper (the Consultation Paper). 1.2 The Consultation Paper seeks feedback on possible arrangements for a National Register]]></description>
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        <title>OAIC Submission to Treasury’s CDR Energy Rules (Version 3 Rules) Consultation</title>
        <pubDate>30 July 2021</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/oaic-submission-to-treasurys-cdr-energy-rules-version-3-rules-consultation</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ 30 July 2021Submission by the Office of the Australian Information CommissionerOverviewThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the exposure draft Version 3 Consumer Data Right rules amendments (draft Rules) and explanatory materials. We understand this proposed package of amendments to the Competition]]></description>
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        <title>Digital Identity Legislation Position Paper</title>
        <pubDate>15 July 2021</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/digital-identity-legislation-position-paper</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Introduction 1.1 The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Digital Transformation Agency&rsquo;s (DTA) consultation on the Digital Identity Legislation Position Paper (the position paper). 1.2 The OAIC has engaged with the DTA over several years on the development of]]></description>
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        <title>Digital Advertising Services Inquiry – Interim Report</title>
        <pubDate>31 March 2021</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/digital-advertising-services-inquiry-interim-report</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ IntroductionThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission&rsquo;s (ACCC) Digital Advertising Services Inquiry Interim Report (the interim report). The internet has helped to transform the daily lives of Australians, changing the way that individuals interact socially, conduct]]></description>
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        <title>Senate Finance and Public Administration Legislation Committee – Inquiry into the Data Availability and Transparency Bill 2020</title>
        <pubDate>12 March 2021</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/senate-finance-and-public-administration-legislation-committee-inquiry-into-the-data-availability-and-transparency-bill-2020</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ IntroductionThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Senate Finance and Public Administration Legislation Committee&rsquo;s inquiry into the Data Availability and Transparency Bill 2020 (the DAT Bill) and the Data Availability and Transparency (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2020 (the Consequential Amendments]]></description>
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        <title>Online Safety Bill 2021 – Submission to the Environment and Communications Legislation Committee</title>
        <pubDate>3 March 2021</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/online-safety-bill-2021-submission-to-the-environment-and-communications-legislation-committee</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Dear ChairI welcome the opportunity to make a submission to the Committee&rsquo;s inquiry into the Online Safety Bill 2021 (the Bill).The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) is an independent Commonwealth regulator, established to bring together three functions: privacy functions (protecting the privacy of individuals under the Privacy]]></description>
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        <title>Surveillance Legislation Amendment (Identify and Disrupt) Bill 2020 – Submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security</title>
        <pubDate>1 March 2021</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/surveillance-legislation-amendment-identify-and-disrupt-bill-2020-submission-to-the-parliamentary-joint-committee-on-intelligence-and-security</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ 1. IntroductionThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to provide this submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (Committee) on the Surveillance Legislation Amendment (Identify and Disrupt) Bill 2020 (Bill).[1] The Bill seeks to amend the Surveillance Devices Act 2004 (Cth) (Surveillance]]></description>
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        <title>Commonwealth Integrity Commission – Draft legislation</title>
        <pubDate>19 February 2021</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/commonwealth-integrity-commission-draft-legislation</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ IntroductionThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the draft legislation that will establish the Commonwealth Integrity Commission (CIC). The draft legislation comprises two Bills: Commonwealth Integrity Commission Bill 2020 (the CIC Bill), and Integrity and Anti-Corruption Legislation Amendment (CIC Establishment and Other]]></description>
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        <title>Exposure Draft – Online Safety Bill 2020</title>
        <pubDate>13 February 2021</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/exposure-draft-online-safety-bill-2020</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ IntroductionThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the exposure draft of the Online Safety Bill 2020 (the Bill). The OAIC acknowledges the important policy objective of the Bill to keep Australians safe online so that the substantial benefits that come from using]]></description>
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        <title>Treasury Laws Amendment (News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code) Bill 2020 – Submission to Economics Legislation Committee</title>
        <pubDate>13 January 2021</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/treasury-laws-amendment-news-media-and-digital-platforms-mandatory-bargaining-code-bill-2020-submission-to-economics-legislation-committee</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Dear ChairI welcome the opportunity to make a submission to the Committee&rsquo;s inquiry into the Treasury Laws Amendment (News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code) Bill 2020 (the Bill). The Bill will amend the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) to establish a mandatory code of conduct to]]></description>
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        <title>OAIC submission on a national in-service safety law for automated vehicles</title>
        <pubDate>18 December 2020</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/oaic-submission-on-a-national-in-service-safety-law-for-automated-vehicles</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Part 1: Executive summary 1.1 The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the National Transport Commission&rsquo;s (NTC) discussion paper on a national in-service safety law for automated vehicles. 1.2 The discussion paper seeks feedback on the content of a new national law]]></description>
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        <title>Digital Identity Legislation Consultation Paper - Submission to the Digital Transformation Agency</title>
        <pubDate>18 December 2020</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/digital-identity-legislation-consultation-paper-submission-to-the-digital-transformation-agency</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ IntroductionThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Digital Transformation Agency&rsquo;s (DTA) Digital Identity Legislation Consultation Paper (Paper). The Paper seeks views on proposed legislation that will support an expanded Digital Identity system (system) in Australia. More specifically, the proposed Digital Identity]]></description>
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        <title>Privacy Act Review Issues Paper submission</title>
        <pubDate>11 December 2020</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/privacy-act-review-issues-paper-submission</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The OAIC has made a submission to the Australian Government's review of the Privacy Act 1988, in response to its Issues Paper. You can read more about the review process on the Attorney-General's Department website. Download our submission An accessible version of our submission is available here. Related Privacy]]></description>
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        <title>OAIC submission to Select Committee on Financial Technology and Regulatory Technology</title>
        <pubDate>10 December 2020</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/select-committee-on-financial-technology-and-regulatory-technology</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ OverviewThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the second Issues Paper published by the Senate Select Committee on Financial Technology and Regulatory Technology (the Committee).The second Issues Paper (Issues Paper) is seeking views on a broad range of longer-term reforms that are]]></description>
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        <title>Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure) Bill 2020 - Submission to the Department of Home Affairs</title>
        <pubDate>1 December 2020</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/security-legislation-amendment-critical-infrastructure-bill-2020-submission-to-the-department-of-home-affairs</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Exposure Draft of the Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure) Bill 2020 (the Bill). The draft Bill seeks to introduce an enhanced regulatory framework, building on existing requirements under the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act]]></description>
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        <title>Data Availability and Transparency Bill 2020: exposure draft consultation</title>
        <pubDate>6 November 2020</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/data-availability-and-transparency-bill-2020-exposure-draft-consultation</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ IntroductionThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the legislative package for the Data Availability and Transparency (DAT) Bill 2020, which includes the exposure draft (the draft Bill), explanatory materials, and a Discussion Paper on the draft Accreditation Framework. A privacy impact assessment]]></description>
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        <title>OAIC submission to the CDR Rules Expansion Amendments consultation</title>
        <pubDate>29 October 2020</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/oaic-submission-to-the-cdr-rules-expansion-amendments-consultation</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ OverviewThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission&rsquo;s (ACCC&rsquo;s) draft CDR Rules Expansion Amendments and associated consultation paper. We understand the proposed package of amendments to the Competition and Consumer (Consumer Data Right) Rules 2020 (&lsquo;existing Rules&rsquo;)]]></description>
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        <title>Legislation review of the My Health Records Act 2012 - Submission to the Department of Health</title>
        <pubDate>26 October 2020</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/legislation-review-of-the-my-health-records-act-2012-submission-to-the-department-of-health</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ OverviewThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Consultation Paper for the Review of the My Health Records Legislation (the Review). The Review is required under s 108 of the My Health Records Act 2012 (MHR Act) and aims to ensure the]]></description>
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        <title>OAIC submission to NSW Inquiry into Cybersecurity</title>
        <pubDate>29 September 2020</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/oaic-submission-to-nsw-inquiry-into-cybersecurity</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Hon Tara Moriarty MLC Committee Chair Portfolio Committee No. 1 &ndash; Premier and FinanceInquiry into Cybersecurity Dear Ms Moriarty,Thank you for your invitation of 20 August 2020 to make a submission to the Committee&rsquo;s Inquiry into Cybersecurity (the Inquiry). The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) is]]></description>
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        <title>OAIC submission to the CDR Energy Rules Framework</title>
        <pubDate>28 August 2020</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/oaic-submission-to-the-cdr-energy-rules-framework</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ IntroductionThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Energy Rules Framework Consultation Paper (Framework) by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). The Framework sets out the ACCC&rsquo;s proposed approach on how the Consumer Data Right (CDR) Rules will apply to the]]></description>
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        <title>Exposure Draft: Treasury Laws Amendment (News Media &amp; Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code) Bill 2020</title>
        <pubDate>28 August 2020</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/submission-to-accc-news-media-bargaining-code-draft-bill</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ IntroductionThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the exposure draft of the Treasury Laws Amendment (News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code) Bill 2020 (the draft Bill). The draft Bill will amend the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 to establish a]]></description>
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        <title>Human Rights and Technology Discussion Paper — submission to the Australian Human Rights Commission</title>
        <pubDate>6 July 2020</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/human-rights-and-technology-discussion-paper-submission-to-the-australian-human-rights-commission</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Introduction1. The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to make this submission to the Australian Human Rights Commission&rsquo;s (AHRC) discussion paper, Human Rights and Technology (the discussion paper). The discussion paper provides a very insightful and thorough consideration of important issues facing Australia regarding the]]></description>
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        <title>Mandatory news media bargaining code – Concepts paper — submission to Australian Competition and Consumer Commission</title>
        <pubDate>9 June 2020</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/mandatory-news-media-bargaining-code-concepts-paper-submission-to-australian-competition-and-consumer-commission</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Executive summary1 The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission&rsquo;s (ACCC) Mandatory news media bargaining code &ndash; Concepts paper (the concepts paper).2 The OAIC acknowledges the policy objective behind the development of a mandatory code of conduct]]></description>
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        <title>Inquiry into Future Directions for the Consumer Data Right – Issues Paper — submission to Treasury</title>
        <pubDate>21 May 2020</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/inquiry-into-future-directions-for-the-consumer-data-right-issues-paper-submission-to-treasury</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ OverviewThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Issues Paper for the Inquiry into Future Directions for the Consumer Data Right (CDR). The Issues Paper outlines how the functionality of the CDR system could be expanded to increase innovation and competition in]]></description>
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        <title>Voluntary Code of Practice Securing the Internet of Things for Consumers — submission to the Department of Home Affairs</title>
        <pubDate>6 March 2020</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/voluntary-code-of-practice-securing-the-internet-of-things-for-consumers-submission-to-the-department-of-home-affairs</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Introduction The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to provide comments to the Department of Home Affairs regarding the Draft Code of Practice &ndash; Securing the Internet of Things (the draft code). The draft code forms part of the Australia&rsquo;s 2020 Cyber Security Strategy.[1] The]]></description>
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        <title>Review of the mandatory data retention regime — supplementary submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security</title>
        <pubDate>21 February 2020</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/review-of-the-mandatory-data-retention-regime-supplementary-submission-to-the-parliamentary-joint-committee-on-intelligence-and-security</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Supplementary submission to the review of the mandatory data retention regime1. Thank you for the opportunity for the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) to appear before the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (the Committee) on 7 February 2020 (Committee hearing) in relation to its review]]></description>
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        <title>BP Rewards, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Qantas Business Rewards loyalty program — submission to ACCC</title>
        <pubDate>28 January 2020</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/bp-rewards-qantas-frequent-flyer-and-qantas-business-rewards-loyalty-program-submission-to-accc</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Introduction The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission&rsquo;s (ACCC) draft determination in respect of the application for authorisation lodged by BP, resellers of fuel under the BP brand (BP Resellers), Qantas Airways Limited and Qantas Frequent]]></description>
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        <title>Telecommunications (Mobile Number Pre-Porting Additional Identity Verification) Industry Standard 2020 — submission to ACMA</title>
        <pubDate>28 January 2020</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/telecommunications-mobile-number-pre-porting-additional-identity-verification-industry-standard-2020-submission-to-acma</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ IntroductionThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to provide comments in relation to the draft Telecommunications (Mobile Number Pre-Porting Additional Identity Verification) Industry Standard 2020 (draft standard). The OAIC notes the Telecommunications (Industry Standard for Mobile Number Pre-Porting Additional Identity Verification) Direction made by the]]></description>
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        <title>Australia’s 2020 Cyber Security Strategy: A call for views — submission to the Department of Home Affairs</title>
        <pubDate>11 November 2019</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/australias-2020-cyber-security-strategy-a-call-for-views-submission-to-the-department-of-home-affairs</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Executive Summary1. The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to make this submission to the Department of Home Affairs regarding Australia&rsquo;s 2020 Cyber Security Strategy &ndash; A Call for Views (the Discussion Paper).2. As the regulator of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act), the]]></description>
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        <title>Data Sharing and Release legislative reforms discussion paper — submission to Prime Minister and Cabinet</title>
        <pubDate>17 October 2019</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/data-sharing-and-release-legislative-reforms-discussion-paper-submission-to-prime-minister-and-cabinet</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2019/010579Ms Deborah Anton Interim National Data Commissioner Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet One National Circuit Barton ACT 2600Data Sharing and Release &ndash; Legislative Reforms Discussion PaperDear Ms AntonThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Office of the National]]></description>
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        <title>Customer loyalty schemes review — submission to the ACCC</title>
        <pubDate>15 October 2019</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/customer-loyalty-schemes-review-submission-to-the-accc</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ IntroductionThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) on its draft report on customer loyalty schemes (draft report). The draft report examines consumer and competition issues associated with customer loyalty schemes in Australia and]]></description>
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        <title>Exposure Draft: Health Legislation Amendment (Data-matching) Bill 2019 — submission to the Department of Health</title>
        <pubDate>14 October 2019</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/exposure-draft-health-legislation-amendment-data-matching-bill-2019-submission-to-the-department-of-health</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ This submission by the OAIC addresses an earlier draft of the Health Legislation Amendment (Data-matching and Other Matters) Bill 2019. The Bill was revised before being introduced to Parliament on 23 October 2019. Introduction1. The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to provide comments to]]></description>
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        <title>Inquiry into Centrelink’s compliance program – submission to Senate Community Affairs References Committee</title>
        <pubDate>30 September 2019</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/inquiry-into-centrelinks-compliance-program-submission-to-senate-community-affairs-references-committee</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to provide this submission to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee&rsquo;s inquiry into Centrelink&rsquo;s compliance program.The OAIC is an independent Commonwealth statutory agency, established to bring together the functions of oversight of privacy protection, freedom of information and]]></description>
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        <title>Consumer Data Right – Priority Energy Datasets Consultation — submission to Treasury</title>
        <pubDate>26 September 2019</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/consumer-data-right-priority-energy-datasets-consultation-submission-to-treasury</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2019/010634Structural Reform DivisionThe TreasuryLangton CrescentParkes ACT 2600By email: data@treasury.gov.auConsumer Data Right &ndash; Priority Energy Datasets ConsultationThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Consumer Data Right (CDR) - Priority Energy Datasets consultation paper.The OAIC is Australia&rsquo;s independent regulator for privacy]]></description>
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        <title>Digital Platforms Inquiry final report — submission to the Australian Government</title>
        <pubDate>23 September 2019</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/digital-platforms-inquiry-final-report-submission-to-the-australian-government</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Introduction1. The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission&rsquo;s (ACCC) Digital Platforms Inquiry Final Report (final report). We commend the ACCC for its final report and significant contribution to a greater understanding of the markets in which]]></description>
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        <title>The National Consumer Credit Protection Amendment (Mandatory Credit Reporting and Other Measures) Bill 2019 — submission to Treasury</title>
        <pubDate>16 September 2019</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/the-national-consumer-credit-protection-amendment-mandatory-credit-reporting-and-other-measures-bill-2019-submission-to-treasury</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the exposure draft of the National Consumer Credit Protection Amendment (Mandatory Credit Reporting and Other Measures) Bill 2019 (the draft Bill).[1]Importantly, the draft Bill differs from the National Consumer Credit Protection Amendment (Mandatory Comprehensive Credit]]></description>
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        <title>Developing Standards for Artificial Intelligence: Hearing Australia’s Voice — submission to Standards Australia</title>
        <pubDate>26 August 2019</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/developing-standards-for-artificial-intelligence-hearing-australias-voice-submission-to-standards-australia</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ IntroductionThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to make this submission on the Standards Australia discussion paper, Developing Standards for Artificial Intelligence: Hearing Australia&rsquo;s Voice (the discussion paper). The discussion paper provides a timely opportunity to consider how standards can increase organisational accountability for entities]]></description>
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        <title>Review of the mandatory data retention regime — submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS)</title>
        <pubDate>25 July 2019</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/review-of-the-mandatory-data-retention-regime-submission-to-the-parliamentary-joint-committee-on-intelligence-and-security-pjcis</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Submission to the review of the mandatory data retention regime The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security&rsquo;s (the Committee&rsquo;s) Review of the mandatory data retention regime (the Regime). The OAIC is an]]></description>
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        <title>Review of the amendments made by the Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment (Assistance and Access) Act 2018 — submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS)</title>
        <pubDate>25 July 2019</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/review-of-the-amendments-made-by-the-telecommunications-and-other-legislation-amendment-assistance-and-access-act-2018-submission-to-the-pjcis</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Introduction The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to provide comments to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) on the Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment (Assistance and Access) Act 2018 (the Act). The OAIC has previously provided comments on: the exposure draft]]></description>
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        <title>Artificial Intelligence: Australia’s Ethics Framework – Submission to the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science and Data 61</title>
        <pubDate>24 June 2019</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/artificial-intelligence-australias-ethics-framework-submission-to-the-department-of-industry-innovation-and-science-and-data-61</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ IntroductionThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to make this submission on the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science (DIIS) and Data 61&rsquo;s discussion paper, Artificial Intelligence: Australia&rsquo;s Ethics Framework (the discussion paper). The discussion paper provides a timely opportunity to consider the key legal]]></description>
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        <title>Artificial Intelligence: Governance and Leadership white paper — Submission to the Australian Human Rights Commission</title>
        <pubDate>19 June 2019</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/artificial-intelligence-governance-and-leadership-white-paper-submission-to-the-australian-human-rights-commission</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ IntroductionThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to make this submission to the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) and World Economic Forum&rsquo;s (WEF) white paper, Artificial Intelligence: Governance and Leadership (the white paper). The white paper provides an opportunity to consider the potential impacts of]]></description>
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        <title>Digital Platforms Inquiry Preliminary Report — submission to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission</title>
        <pubDate>15 May 2019</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/digital-platforms-inquiry-preliminary-report-submission-to-the-australian-competition-and-consumer-commission</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ IntroductionThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission&rsquo;s (ACCC) Digital Platforms Inquiry Preliminary Report (preliminary report).The OAIC commends the ACCC for its preliminary report. The report raises a number of critical issues impacting privacy, such as information]]></description>
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        <title>Regulating Government Access to C-ITS and Automated Vehicle Data Discussion Paper — submission to National Transport Commission</title>
        <pubDate>6 December 2018</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/regulating-government-access-to-c-its-and-automated-vehicle-data-discussion-paper-submission-to-national-transport-commission</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2018/015007Ms Helen Tsirlina National Transport Commission Level 3/600 Bourke StreetMelbourne VIC 3000Regulating Government Access to C-ITS and Automated Vehicle Data Discussion PaperDear Ms Tsirlina,The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Regulating Government Access to C-ITS and Automated Vehicle Data]]></description>
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        <title>Human Rights and Technology Issues Paper — submission to the Australian Human Rights Commission</title>
        <pubDate>19 October 2018</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/human-rights-and-technology-issues-paper-submission-to-the-australian-human-rights-commission</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2018/009462Mr Edward Santow Human Rights Commissioner Australian Human Rights Commission 175 Pitt Street SYDNEY NSW 2000Submission on Human Rights and Technology Issues PaperDear Mr Santow,I welcome the opportunity to provide input to the important matters raised by the Australian Human Rights Commission&rsquo;s (AHRC&rsquo;s) Human Rights and Technology]]></description>
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        <title>Inquiry into the My Health Record system — submission to Senate Community Affairs References Committee</title>
        <pubDate>17 September 2018</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/inquiry-into-the-my-health-record-system-submission-to-senate-community-affairs-references-committee</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Inquiry into the My Health Record systemThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to provide this submission to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee&rsquo;s inquiry into the My Health Record system.The My Health Record system commenced in 2012 as an opt-in express consent based model]]></description>
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        <title>Inquiry into the My Health Records Amendment (Strengthening Privacy) Bill 2018 — submission to Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee</title>
        <pubDate>14 September 2018</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/inquiry-into-the-my-health-records-amendment-strengthening-privacy-bill-2018-submission-to-senate-community-affairs-legislation-committee</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2018/009800Committee Chair Senate Community Affairs Legislation CommitteeBy email: community.affairs.sen@aph.gov.auSubmission to the Inquiry into the My Health Records Amendment (Strengthening Privacy) Bill 2018Dear Committee Chair,Thank you for providing the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) with the opportunity to comment on the My Health Records Amendment (Strengthening]]></description>
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        <title>Public consultation on the Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment (Assistance and Access) Bill 2018 — submission to Department of Home Affairs</title>
        <pubDate>13 September 2018</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/public-consultation-on-the-telecommunications-and-other-legislation-amendment-assistance-and-access-bill-2018-submission-to-department-of-home-affairs</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2018/009716Department of Home AffairsBy email: AssistanceBill.Consultation@homeaffairs.gov.auConsultation draft &ndash; Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment (Assistance and Access) Bill 2018The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the draft Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment (Assistance and Access) Bill 2018 (the draft Bill) and]]></description>
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        <title>Consumer Data Right (CDR) exposure draft legislation — submission to The Treasury</title>
        <pubDate>1 September 2018</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/consumer-data-right-cdr-exposure-draft-legislation-submission-to-the-treasury</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Treasury Laws Amendment (Consumer Data Right) Bill 2018September 2018IntroductionThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the exposure draft of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Consumer Data Right) Bill 2018 (the Bill) and the exposure draft of the Explanatory Memorandum to the Bill (EM).[1]By]]></description>
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        <title>New Australian Government Data Sharing and Release Legislation — submission to Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet</title>
        <pubDate>23 August 2018</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/new-australian-government-data-sharing-and-release-legislation-submission-to-department-of-prime-minister-and-cabinet</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2018/007934Ms Deborah AntonInterim National Data CommissionerDepartment of Prime Minister and CabinetOne National CircuitBarton ACT 2600New Australian Government Data Sharing and Release Legislation &ndash; Issues paper for consultationDear Ms Anton,The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Department&rsquo;s Issues Paper for]]></description>
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        <title>The right to privacy in the digital age — submission to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)</title>
        <pubDate>30 April 2018</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/the-right-to-privacy-in-the-digital-age-submission-to-the-office-of-the-united-nations-high-commissioner-for-human-rights-ohchr</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2018/004204SecretariatOffice of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human RightsGeneva, CH 1211via email: privacyreport@ohchr.orgDear SecretariatOHCHR report on the right to privacy in the digital ageThank you for the opportunity to provide comments to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) for its]]></description>
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        <title>NBN migration – complaints-handling rules — submission to ACMA</title>
        <pubDate>17 April 2018</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/nbn-migration-complaints-handling-rules-submission-to-acma</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2018/003773The ManagerNetwork Migration TaskforceCommunity Safeguards and Networks BranchAustralian Communications and Media Authority PO Box 13112Law CourtsMelbourne, Victoria 8010NBN migration &ndash; complaints-handling rulesThank you for the opportunity to comment on the Telecommunications (Consumer Complaints Handling) Industry Standard 2018 (the draft Standard) and the Telecommunications (Consumer Complaints) Record-Keeping Rules]]></description>
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        <title>Digital Platforms Inquiry — submission to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission</title>
        <pubDate>17 April 2018</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/digital-platforms-inquiry-submission-to-the-australian-competition-and-consumer-commission</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2018/003188Digital Platforms Inquiry Australian Competition &amp; Consumer Commission GPO Box 3648 Sydney 2001Via email: platforminquiry@accc.gov.auSubmission on Issues Paper&mdash;Digital Platforms InquiryThe Office of the Australian information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Australian Competition &amp; Consumer Commission&rsquo;s (ACCC) Issues Paper on the Digital Platforms Inquiry]]></description>
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        <title>Inquiry into Social Services Legislation Amendment (Drug Testing Trial) Bill 2018 — submission to the Senate Standing Committees on Community Affairs</title>
        <pubDate>17 April 2018</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/inquiry-into-social-services-legislation-amendment-drug-testing-trial-bill-2018-submission-to-the-senate-standing-committees-on-community-affairs</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2018/003653Senator Slade Brockman Chair Senate Community Affairs Legislation CommitteeBy email: community.affairs.sen@aph.gov.auDear Senator BrockmanSocial Services Legislation Amendment (Drug Testing Trial) Bill 2018I welcome the opportunity for the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) to provide this submission to the Committee&rsquo;s inquiry into the Social Services Legislation Amendment]]></description>
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        <title>Mandatory Comprehensive Credit Reporting — submission to the Treasury</title>
        <pubDate>23 February 2018</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/mandatory-comprehensive-credit-reporting-submission-to-the-treasury</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2018/001788The ManagerFinancial Services UnitFinancial System DivisionThe TreasuryLangton CrescentParkes ACT 2600Dear ManagerMandatory Comprehensive Credit Reporting consultationI welcome the opportunity to comment on the exposure draft of the National Consumer Credit Protection Amendment (Mandatory Comprehensive Credit Reporting) Bill 2018 (the draft Bill), the exposure draft Explanatory Memorandum (the draft]]></description>
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        <title>Redevelopment and Audit of the Higher Education Data Collection — submission to the Department of Education and Training</title>
        <pubDate>15 February 2018</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/redevelopment-and-audit-of-the-higher-education-data-collection-submission-to-the-department-of-education-and-training</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2018/001206HEIMS Data CollectionsEconomic and Market Analysis BranchDepartment of Education and TrainingGPO Box 9880Canberra ACT 2601Dear HEIMS Data Collections teamSubmission on Discussion Paper &mdash; Redevelopment and Audit of the Higher Education Data CollectionI welcome the opportunity to comment on the Department of Education and Training&rsquo;s Discussion Paper on]]></description>
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        <title>Transparency of Business Tax Debts — submission to the Treasury</title>
        <pubDate>14 February 2018</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/transparency-of-business-tax-debts-submission-to-the-treasury</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2018/000803Mr Murray CrowePrincipal AdviserIndividuals and Indirect Tax DivisionSmall Business Entities and Industries Concessions UnitThe TreasuryLangton CrescentPARKES ACT 260Dear Mr CroweTransparency of Business Tax DebtsI welcome the opportunity to provide comments on exposure drafts of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Transparency) Bill 2018: Transparency of taxation debts (the]]></description>
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        <title>The ATO’s administrative approach to the disclosure of tax debt information to credit reporting bureaus — submission to the Australian Taxation Office</title>
        <pubDate>14 February 2018</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/the-atos-administrative-approach-to-the-disclosure-of-tax-debt-information-to-credit-reporting-bureaus-submission-to-the-australian-taxation-office</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2018/000843Ms Gail HopleyDirector, Transparency of Tax Debt ProjectAustralian Taxation Office55 Elizabeth StreetBRISBANE QLD 4000Via email: TaxDebtTransparency@ato.gov.auDear Ms HopleySubmission on consultation paper &mdash; The ATO&rsquo;s administrative approach to the disclosure of tax debt information to credit reporting bureausThank you for the opportunity to provide comments on the Australian]]></description>
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        <title>Inquiry into national security bills — submission to Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security</title>
        <pubDate>23 January 2018</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/inquiry-into-national-security-bills-submission-to-parliamentary-joint-committee-on-intelligence-and-security</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2017/010814Mr Andrew Hastie MPChairParliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and SecurityParliament HouseCanberra ACT 2600Dear Mr HastieParliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security review of national security billsI welcome the opportunity to comment on the following Bills, under review by the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security:National Security]]></description>
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        <title>Trusted Digital Identity Framework — submission to the Digital Transformation Agency</title>
        <pubDate>8 December 2017</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/trusted-digital-identity-framework-submission-to-the-digital-transformation-agency</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2017/009585Mr Martin WardA/g Head of IdentityDigital Transformation Agency50 Marcus Clarke StreetCanberra, ACT 2601Dear Mr WardTrusted Digital Identity Framework consultationI welcome the opportunity to provide comments to the Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) on the Trusted Digital Identity Framework (the Trust Framework). I understand that the Trust Framework sets]]></description>
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        <title>The Digital Economy: Opening up the conversation — submission to the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science</title>
        <pubDate>29 November 2017</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/the-digital-economy-opening-up-the-conversation-submission-to-the-department-of-industry-innovation-and-science</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2017/009222Digital Economy Strategy teamDepartment of Industry, Innovation and ScienceGPO Box 2013, Canberra ACT 2601Dear Digital Economy Strategy teamSubmission on consultation paper - The Digital Economy: Opening up the conversationI welcome the opportunity to provide comments on the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science&rsquo;s (DIIS) consultation paper for]]></description>
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        <title>Consultation Paper on the Development of a Framework for Secondary Use of My Health Record Data — submission to HealthConsult</title>
        <pubDate>21 November 2017</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/consultation-paper-on-the-development-of-a-framework-for-secondary-use-of-my-health-record-data-submission-to-healthconsult</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2017/009100HealthConsultVia email: MyHealthRecorddata@healthconsult.com.auDear Sir/MadamDevelopment of the Framework for the Secondary Use of My Health Record DataI welcome the opportunity to provide comment on the Public Consultation Paper (Consultation Paper) for the Development of a Framework for Secondary Use of My Health Record Data (Framework).The Consultation Paper outlines]]></description>
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        <title>Establishment of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority — submission to the Treasury</title>
        <pubDate>1 November 2017</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/establishment-of-the-australian-financial-complaints-authority-submission-to-the-treasury</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2017/009189Head of SecretariatAFCA Transition Team,Financial Services UnitThe TreasuryLangton Crescent, Parkes, ACT 2600By email: afca@treasury.gov.auDear SecretariatEstablishment of the Australian Financial Complaints AuthorityI welcome the opportunity to provide comments on the Establishment of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) Consultation Paper (the Consultation Paper).[1] I understand that the purpose]]></description>
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        <title>Review into Open Banking in Australia — submission to the Treasury</title>
        <pubDate>15 September 2017</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/review-into-open-banking-in-australia-submission-to-the-treasury</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2017/006095Open Banking Review SecretariatThe TreasuryLangton CrescentPARKES ACT 2600Dear SecretariatSubmission on Issues Paper - Review into Open Banking in AustraliaI welcome the opportunity to provide comments on the Issues Paper for the Review into Open Banking in Australia.The Issues Paper outlines the context and background for the Government&rsquo;s]]></description>
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        <title>Discussion paper on the independent review of health providers’ access to Medicare card numbers — submission to the Department of Human Services</title>
        <pubDate>8 September 2017</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/discussion-paper-on-the-independent-review-of-health-providers-access-to-medicare-card-numbers-submission-to-the-department-of-human-services</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2017/006061The Review SecretariatIndependent Review of Health Providers&rsquo; Access to Medicare Card NumbersBy email: mca.review@humanservices.gov.auDear Sir/MadamSubmission to the Independent Review of Health Providers&rsquo; Access to Medicare Card NumbersI welcome the opportunity to comment on the discussion paper of the Independent Review of Health Providers&rsquo; Access to Medicare Card]]></description>
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        <title>Black Economy Taskforce Interim Report and Consultation Paper — submission to the Treasury</title>
        <pubDate>16 August 2017</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/black-economy-taskforce-interim-report-and-consultation-paper-submission-to-the-treasury</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2017/006362The Black Economy Taskforce SecretariatThe TreasuryLangton CrescentParkes ACT 2600By email: blackeconomy@treasury.gov.auDear SecretariatBlack Economy Taskforce Interim Report and Consultation PaperI welcome the opportunity to provide comments on the Black Economy Taskforce Interim Report (the interim report) and associated Black Economy Taskforce Consultation Paper (consultation paper). I also thank]]></description>
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        <title>Draft Mobile Premium Services Code — submission to Communications Alliance</title>
        <pubDate>2 August 2017</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/draft-mobile-premium-services-code-submission-to-communications-alliance</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2017/005413Mr Craig PurdonProject ManagerCommunications Alliance LtdVia email: c.purdon@commsalliance.com.auDear Mr PurdonDraft Mobile Premium Services Code (DR C637:2011 Incorporating Variation No.1/2017)Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the draft Mobile Premium Services Code (the draft Code), which regulates premium message services and subscriptions that bill customers through mobile]]></description>
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        <title>Priority Assistance for Life Threatening Medical Conditions Guideline — submission to Communications Alliance</title>
        <pubDate>2 August 2017</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/priority-assistance-for-life-threatening-medical-conditions-guideline-submission-to-communications-alliance</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2017/005512Mr Craig PurdonProject ManagerCommunications Alliance LtdVia email: c.purdon@commsalliance.com.auDear Mr PurdonPriority Assistance for Life Threatening Medical Conditions Guideline (DR G609:2017)Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed Priority Assistance for Life Threatening Medical Conditions Guideline (DR G609:2017) (the Guideline).I understand that the Guideline is intended to]]></description>
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        <title>Australia and the APEC Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) System — submission to Attorney-General’s Department</title>
        <pubDate>27 July 2017</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/australia-and-the-apec-cross-border-privacy-rules-cbpr-system-submission-to-attorney-generals-department</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2017/005913Information LawCivil Law UnitAttorney-General&rsquo;s Department3-5 National CircuitBARTON ACT 2600By Email: cbprconsultation@ag.gov.auSubmission on the Australia and the APEC Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) SystemI welcome the opportunity to comment on the Attorney-General&rsquo;s Department&rsquo;s (AGD) consultation paper, Australia and the APEC Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) System (the consultation paper). I]]></description>
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        <title>Integrated Public Number Database (IPND) Code — submission to the Communications Alliance</title>
        <pubDate>7 July 2017</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/integrated-public-number-database-ipnd-code-submission-to-the-communications-alliance</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2017/004535Mr John StantonChief Executive OfficerCommunications Alliance LtdVia email: stanton@commsalliance.com.auCC: c.purdon@commsalliance.com.auDear Mr StantonConsultation on the draft Integrated Public Number Database (IPND) Code (C555:2017)Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Integrated Public Number Database (IPND) Code (the draft Code).I understand that the 2017 Code revision emphasises processes]]></description>
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        <title>Discussion paper on the prohibition of the non-consensual sharing of intimate images — submission to the Department of Communications and the Arts</title>
        <pubDate>7 July 2017</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/discussion-paper-on-the-prohibition-of-the-non-consensual-sharing-of-intimate-images-submission-to-the-department-of-communications-and-the-arts</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2017/004690The DirectorOnline Content SectionDepartment of Communications and the ArtsGPO Box 2154Canberra ACT 2601Dear DirectorSubmission on a proposed civil penalties regime for non-consensual sharing of intimate imagesI welcome the opportunity to provide comments to the Department of Communications and the Arts (the Department) on its Discussion Paper on]]></description>
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        <title>A National Consumer Protection Framework for online wagering – Consultation Regulation Impact Statement — submission to the Department of Social Services</title>
        <pubDate>23 June 2017</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/a-national-consumer-protection-framework-for-online-wagering-consultation-regulation-impact-statement-submission-to-the-department-of-social-services</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2017/004288Illegal Offshore Gambling TaskforceThe Department of Social ServicesPO Box 9820CANBERRA ACT 2601By email: IOWT.Secretariat@dss.gov.auA National Consumer Protection Framework for online wagering &ndash; Consultation Regulation Impact StatementI welcome the opportunity to comment on A National Consumer Protection Framework for online wagering &ndash; Consultation Regulation Impact Statement (the Consultation]]></description>
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        <title>External Dispute Resolution and Complaints Framework — submission to the Treasury</title>
        <pubDate>1 June 2017</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/external-dispute-resolution-and-complaints-framework-submission-to-the-treasury</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2017/004529EDR implementation team Financial Services Unit Financial System Division The Treasury Langton Crescent PARKES ACT 2600By Email: EDR@treasury.gov.auExternal Dispute Resolution and Complaints Framework&mdash;consultation paper on improving dispute resolution in the financial systemI welcome the opportunity to make this submission to Treasury on the External Dispute Resolution and]]></description>
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        <title>International Cyber Engagement Strategy — submission to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade</title>
        <pubDate>7 April 2017</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/international-cyber-engagement-strategy-submission-to-the-department-of-foreign-affairs-and-trade</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2017/001982Ambassador for Cyber AffairsDepartment of Foreign Affairs and TradeRG Casey BuildingJohn McEwen CrescentBarton ACT 0221Dear Ambassador FeakinSubmission on the International Cyber Engagement StrategyThank you for the opportunity to provide comment on the International Cyber Engagement Strategy (the Strategy).As the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has noted]]></description>
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        <title>Strengthening the National Security of Australia’s Critical Infrastructure – A Discussion Paper — submission to the Critical Infrastructure Centre</title>
        <pubDate>27 March 2017</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/strengthening-the-national-security-of-australias-critical-infrastructure-a-discussion-paper-submission-to-the-critical-infrastructure-centre</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: 16/000102-03Australia&rsquo;s critical infrastructure consultationCritical Infrastructure CentreAttorney-General&rsquo;s DepartmentVia email: ciccentre@ag.gov.auTo the Critical Infrastructure CentreOAIC submission on Strengthening the National Security of Australia&rsquo;s Critical Infrastructure &ndash; A Discussion PaperI welcome the opportunity to provide this submission to the Critical Infrastructure Centre (the Centre) in relation to Strengthening the National]]></description>
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        <title>Inquiry into the Better Management of the Social Welfare System initiative — submission to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee</title>
        <pubDate>22 March 2017</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/inquiry-into-the-better-management-of-the-social-welfare-system-initiative-submission-to-the-senate-community-affairs-references-committee</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2017/001841Senator Rachel Siewert Chair, Senate Community Affairs References Committee PO Box 6100Parliament HouseCanberra ACT 2600Dear SenatorSubmission to Inquiry into the Better Management of the Social Welfare System initiativeI welcome the opportunity to comment on the Inquiry into the Better Management of the Social Welfare System initiative.As the]]></description>
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        <title>Draft National Health Genomics Policy Framework — submission to the Department of Health</title>
        <pubDate>9 March 2017</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/draft-national-health-genomics-policy-framework-submission-to-the-department-of-health</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2017/001310Genomics SecretariatStrategic Policy BranchHealth Systems Policy DivisionDepartment of HealthVia email: genomics@health.gov.auDear Genomics SecretariatNational Health Genomics Policy FrameworkThank you for the opportunity to comment on the Department of Health&rsquo;s consultation draft of the National Health Genomics Policy Framework (draft framework).The draft framework aims to provide a consistent, national]]></description>
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        <title>Elder Abuse Discussion Paper — submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission</title>
        <pubDate>3 March 2017</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/elder-abuse-discussion-paper-submission-to-the-australian-law-reform-commission</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2017/000787Professor Rosalind Croucher AMPresidentAustralian Law Reform CommissionGPO Box 3708Sydney NSW 2001Via email: elder_abuse@alrc.gov.auDear Professor CroucherOAIC submission on Elder Abuse Discussion Paper (DP 83)I welcome the opportunity to provide this submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) in relation to the Elder Abuse Discussion Paper (Discussion Paper).The]]></description>
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        <title>Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendments Bill 2016 — submission to PJCIS</title>
        <pubDate>1 February 2017</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/telecommunications-and-other-legislation-amendments-bill-2016-submission-to-pjcis</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2016/009410Inquiry Secretary Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and SecurityPO Box 6021 Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600Via email: pjcis@aph.gov.auSubmission on the Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendments Bill 2016Thank you for the opportunity to provide the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security with this submission to the Inquiry]]></description>
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        <title>Draft Telecommunications Integrated Public Number Database Scheme 2017 — submission to ACMA</title>
        <pubDate>1 February 2017</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/draft-telecommunications-integrated-public-number-database-scheme-2017-submission-to-acma</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2017/001027Mr Peter SuttonManager, National and Community Interests Australian Communications and Media Authority PO Box 13112 Law Courts Melbourne VIC 8010Via email: Peter.Sutton@acma.gov.auDear Mr SuttonConsultation on the draft Telecommunications Integrated Public Number Database Scheme 2017 Thank you for opportunity to review and comment on the draft Telecommunications Integrated]]></description>
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        <title>National Guidelines for Automated Vehicle Trials — submission to the National Transport Commission’s</title>
        <pubDate>29 January 2017</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/national-guidelines-for-automated-vehicle-trials-submission-to-the-national-transport-commissions</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ OverviewI welcome the opportunity to provide this submission to the National Transport Commission (NTC) in relation to the National Guidelines for Automated Vehicle Trials Discussion Paper (the discussion paper).The National Guidelines for Automated Vehicle Trials (the National Guidelines) seek to promote Australia as a test bed for automated vehicle]]></description>
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        <title>National Digital Health Strategy — submission to the Australian Digital Health Agency</title>
        <pubDate>25 January 2017</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/national-digital-health-strategy-submission-to-the-australian-digital-health-agency</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2017/000366Mr Tim KelseyChief Executive OfficerAustralian Digital Health AgencyLevel 25, 56 Pitt Street Sydney NSW 2000Via email: CEO@digitalhealth.gov.auDear Mr KelseyOAIC submission on the development of a National Digital Health StrategyThank you for the opportunity to contribute to the development of Australia&rsquo;s National Digital Health Strategy (the Strategy).Over the]]></description>
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        <title>Review of the financial system external dispute resolution framework — Interim Report</title>
        <pubDate>1 January 2017</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/review-of-the-financial-system-external-dispute-resolution-framework-interim-report</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: 12/000039Professor Ian RamsayReview Chair, Review into Dispute Resolution and Complaints FrameworkThe TreasuryLangton CrescentPARKES ACT 2600By email: EDRreview@treasury.gov.auDear ChairReview of the financial system external dispute resolution framework &ndash; Interim ReportI welcome the opportunity to comment on the Review of the financial system external dispute resolution framework &ndash; Interim]]></description>
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        <title>The National Statement — submission to the National Health and Medical Research Council</title>
        <pubDate>1 January 2017</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/the-national-statement-submission-to-the-national-health-and-medical-research-council</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2017/000487Professor Anne Kelso AOChief Executive OfficerNational Health and Medical Research CouncilVia email ethics@nhmrc.gov.auDear Professor KelsoPublic Consultation on Section 3 (Chapters 3.1 &amp; 3.5), Glossary and Revisions to Section 5 National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research, 2007Thank you for providing the Office of the Australian Information]]></description>
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        <title>Retained data in civil proceedings consultation — submission to Attorney-General’s Department</title>
        <pubDate>1 January 2017</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/retained-data-in-civil-proceedings-consultation-submission-to-attorney-generals-department</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2017/000144Ms Anne SheehanAssistant SecretaryCommunications Security BranchAttorney-General&rsquo;s Department3-5 National CircuitBARTON ACT 2600By email: CommunicationsSecurity@ag.gov.auDear Ms SheehanRetained data in civil proceedings &ndash; consultation Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments to the review of the general prohibition[1] on telecommunications service providers&rsquo; ability to disclose retained data[2] in connection]]></description>
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        <title>Draft Telecommunications (Telemarketing and Research Calls) Industry Standard 2017 — submission to the Australian Communications and Media Authority</title>
        <pubDate>15 December 2016</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/draft-telecommunications-telemarketing-and-research-calls-industry-standard-2017-submission-to-the-australian-communications-and-media-authority</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2016/009036Mr Jeremy FentonExecutive ManagerUnsolicited Communications and Cyber SecurityAustralian Communications and Media AuthorityVia email: Jeremy.Fenton@acma.gov.aucopy: Anna.Snidaro@acma.gov.au; Bridget.Smith@acma.gov.auDear Mr FentonSubmission on the draft Telecommunications (Telemarketing and Research Calls) Industry Standard 2017Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the draft Telecommunications (Telemarketing and Research Calls) Industry Standard 2017 (the]]></description>
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        <title>Privacy Amendment (Re-identification Offence) Bill 2016 — submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee</title>
        <pubDate>1 December 2016</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/privacy-amendment-re-identification-offence-bill-2016-submission-to-the-senate-legal-and-constitutional-affairs-legislation-committee</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2016/008675Senator the Hon Ian MacdonaldChairSenate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee PO Box 6100 Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600Dear SenatorSubmission on the Privacy Amendment (Re-identification Offence) Bill 2016As the Australian Information Commissioner and Australian Privacy Commissioner, I welcome the opportunity to provide this submission to the Senate]]></description>
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        <title>Criminal Justice — submission to the Royal Commission</title>
        <pubDate>1 October 2016</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/criminal-justice-submission-to-the-royal-commission</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ October 2016Submission to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse consultation paperIntroductionI welcome the opportunity to comment on the Royal Commission&rsquo;s &lsquo;Criminal Justice&rsquo; consultation paper (the consultation paper), published as part of its inquiry into institutional responses to child sexual abuse. My submission addresses the issues]]></description>
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        <title>National Education Evidence Base — submission to Productivity Commission Draft Report</title>
        <pubDate>1 October 2016</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/national-education-evidence-base-submission-to-productivity-commission-draft-report</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ October 2016IntroductionI welcome the opportunity to comment on the Productivity Commission&rsquo;s National Education Evidence Base &ndash; Draft Report (Draft Report). This submission complements and builds on my previous submission to the Productivity Commission&rsquo;s National Education Evidence Base &ndash; Issues Paper in June 2016 (Issues Paper Submission).In my dual roles]]></description>
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        <title>Review of the financial system external dispute resolution framework – Issues Paper — submission to the Treasury</title>
        <pubDate>1 October 2016</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/review-of-the-financial-system-external-dispute-resolution-framework-issues-paper-submission-to-the-treasury</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ October 2016IntroductionI welcome the opportunity to comment on the Review of the financial system external dispute resolution framework &ndash; Issues Paper (the issues paper), which examines the role of Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS); the Credit and Investments Ombudsman (CIO); and the Superannuation Complaints Tribunal (the SCT), and considers whether]]></description>
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        <title>National Cancer Screening Register Bill 2016 — submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Community Affairs</title>
        <pubDate>23 September 2016</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/national-cancer-screening-register-bill-2016-submission-to-the-senate-standing-committee-on-community-affairs</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2016/007138Ms Jeanette Radcliffe Secretary Senate Standing Committees on Community Affairs PO Box 6100 Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600Via email: community.affairs.sen@aph.gov.auDear Ms RadcliffeSubmission on the National Cancer Screening Register Bill 2016As the Australian Privacy Commissioner and Acting Australian Information Commissioner, I welcome the opportunity to provide the Senate]]></description>
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        <title>Inquiry into the 2016 Census — submission to the Senate Economics References Committee</title>
        <pubDate>22 September 2016</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/inquiry-into-the-2016-census-submission-to-the-senate-economics-references-committee</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2016/006779Senator Chris Ketter Chair, Senate Economics References Committee PO Box 6100 Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600Dear SenatorSubmission to Inquiry into the 2016 CensusAs the Australian Privacy Commissioner and Acting Australian Information Commissioner, I welcome the opportunity to comment on the Inquiry into the 2016 Census by the]]></description>
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        <title>Issues Paper 47 on Elder Abuse — submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission</title>
        <pubDate>24 August 2016</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/issues-paper-47-on-elder-abuse-submission-to-the-australian-law-reform-commission</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2016/005641Ms Sabina Wynn Executive Director Australian Law Reform Commission GPO Box 3708Dear Ms WynnSubmission to ALRC Issues Paper 47 on Elder AbuseI welcome the opportunity to comment on the Australian Law Reform Commission&rsquo;s (ALRC) Elder Abuse &ndash; Issues paper 47, published as part of its inquiry into]]></description>
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        <title>Data Availability and Use — submission to Productivity Commission Issues Paper</title>
        <pubDate>1 August 2016</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/data-availability-and-use-submission-to-productivity-commission-issues-paper</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ August 2016Mr Timothy Pilgrim PSMAustralian Privacy CommissionerActing Australian Information CommissionerIntroduction: Privacy is integral to a successful data-driven economyAs the Australian Privacy Commissioner and Acting Australian Information Commissioner (Commissioner), I welcome the opportunity to comment on the Productivity Commission&rsquo;s Issues Paper for the Inquiry into Data Availability and Use (Issues]]></description>
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        <title>Discussion Paper on Consent and Privacy — submission to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada</title>
        <pubDate>1 July 2016</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/discussion-paper-on-consent-and-privacy-submission-to-the-office-of-the-privacy-commissioner-of-canada</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ July 2016Mr Timothy Pilgrim PSMActing Australian Information CommissionerExecutive summaryI welcome the opportunity to comment on the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada&rsquo;s (OPCC) Discussion Paper (the discussion paper) exploring potential enhancements to consent under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).The discussion paper outlines a range]]></description>
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        <title>National Education Evidence Base — submission to Productivity Commission</title>
        <pubDate>1 June 2016</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/national-education-evidence-base-submission-to-productivity-commission</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ June 2016Mr Timothy Pilgrim PSMActing Australian Information CommissionerIntroduction: Good privacy management facilitates data innovationI welcome the opportunity to comment on the Productivity Commission&rsquo;s Issues Paper for the Inquiry into the National Evidence Base for School and Early Childhood Education (Issues Paper).The creation of a more comprehensive and consistent national]]></description>
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        <title>Inquiry into the Migration Amendment (Family Violence and Other Measures) Bill 2016 — submission to Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee</title>
        <pubDate>12 May 2016</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/inquiry-into-the-migration-amendment-family-violence-and-other-measures-bill-2016-submission-to-senate-legal-and-constitutional-affairs-committee</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2016/002273Committee SecretarySenate Legal and Constitutional Affairs CommitteePO Box 6100Parliament HouseCanberra ACT 2600By email: legcon.sen@aph.gov.auDear SecretaryInquiry into the Migration Amendment (Family Violence and Other Measures) Bill 2016I welcome the opportunity to provide this submission to the Senate Standing Committees on Legal and Constitutional Affairs&rsquo; inquiry into the Migration]]></description>
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        <title>Inquiry into the External Scrutiny of the Australian Taxation Office — supplementary submission to Standing Committee on Tax and Revenue</title>
        <pubDate>27 April 2016</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/inquiry-into-the-external-scrutiny-of-the-australian-taxation-office-supplementary-submission-to-standing-committee-on-tax-and-revenue</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2016/003321Committee SecretaryStanding Committee on Tax and RevenuePO Box 6021Parliament HouseCanberra ACT 2600Dear Mr van ManenInquiry into the External Scrutiny of the Australian Taxation OfficeI note that during the Standing Committee on Tax and Revenue&rsquo;s public hearing of 19 April 2016, there was a discussion relating to the]]></description>
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        <title>Inquiry into the External Scrutiny of the Australian Taxation Office — submission to Standing Committee on Tax and Revenue</title>
        <pubDate>10 March 2016</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/inquiry-into-the-external-scrutiny-of-the-australian-taxation-office-submission-to-standing-committee-on-tax-and-revenue</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2016/001241Committee Secretary Standing Committee on Tax and Revenue PO Box 6021 Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600Dear Mr van ManenInquiry into the External Scrutiny of the Australian Taxation OfficeI welcome the opportunity to provide this brief submission to the Standing Committee on Tax and Revenue&rsquo;s Inquiry into the]]></description>
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        <title>Mandatory data breach notification discussion paper — submission to Attorney-General's Department</title>
        <pubDate>3 March 2016</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/mandatory-data-breach-notification-discussion-paper-submission-to-attorney-generals-department</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: 15/000172Commercial and Administrative Law Branch Attorney-General&rsquo;s Department 4 National Circuit Barton ACT 2600By email: privacy.consultation@ag.gov.auSubmission - Mandatory data breach notification discussion paperI welcome the opportunity to make a submission to the Attorney-General&rsquo;s Department on the Discussion paper &ndash; Mandatory data breach notification (Discussion Paper) and related exposure]]></description>
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        <title>Second exposure draft of the Telecommunications and other Legislation Amendment Bill 2015 — submission to Attorney-General’s Department</title>
        <pubDate>18 January 2016</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/second-exposure-draft-of-the-telecommunications-and-other-legislation-amendment-bill-2015-submission-to-attorney-generals-department</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2015/009809Cyber and Identity Security Policy BranchAttorney-General&rsquo;s DepartmentBy email: telco.security@ag.gov.auSubmission to Attorney-General&rsquo;s Department on the Telecommunications Sector Security ReformsThank you for providing the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) with the opportunity to comment on the second exposure draft of the Telecommunications and other Legislation Amendment Bill]]></description>
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        <title>Data Availability and Use — submission to Productivity Commission Draft Report</title>
        <pubDate>1 January 2016</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/data-availability-and-use-submission-to-productivity-commission-draft-report</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ December 2016OverviewAs the Australian Information Commissioner and Australian Privacy Commissioner (Commissioner), I welcome the opportunity to comment on the Productivity Commission&rsquo;s Draft Report on Data Availability and Use (draft report).As I outlined in my earlier submission on the Commission&rsquo;s Issues Paper,[1] I am supportive of initiatives which seek to]]></description>
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        <title>Inquiry into health policy, administration and expenditure — submission to the Senate Select Committee on Health</title>
        <pubDate>18 December 2015</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/inquiry-into-health-policy-administration-and-expenditure-submission-to-the-senate-select-committee-on-health</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2015/009563Mr Stephen Palethorpe Committee Secretary Select Committee into Health PO Box 6100 Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600Dear Mr PalethorpeInquiry into health policy, administration and expenditureThank you for the opportunity to provide the Senate Select Committee on Health with this submission on the inquiry into health policy, administration]]></description>
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        <title>Review of the small amount credit contract laws — submission to the Treasury</title>
        <pubDate>19 October 2015</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/review-of-the-small-amount-credit-contract-laws-submission-to-the-treasury</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2015/006907SACC Review Secretariat Financial Systems and Services Division Markets Group The Treasury Langton Crescent PARKES ACT 2600Dear SecretariatReview of the small amount credit contract lawsI welcome the opportunity to comment on the Treasury&rsquo;s consultation paper on the Review of the small amount credit contract laws (SACC Review).]]></description>
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        <title>Health Legislation Amendment (eHealth) Bill 2015 — Submission to Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee</title>
        <pubDate>1 October 2015</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/health-legislation-amendment-ehealth-bill-2015-submission-to-senate-community-affairs-legislation-committee</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ October 2015Timothy Pilgrim, Acting Australian Information CommissionerIntroductionThank you for providing the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) with the opportunity to comment on the Health Legislation Amendment (eHealth) Bill 2015 (the Bill). The OAIC understands that the primary purpose of the Bill is to make changes to the]]></description>
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        <title>Traditional Rights and Freedoms – Encroachments by Commonwealth Laws (Interim Report 127) — Submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission</title>
        <pubDate>21 September 2015</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/traditional-rights-and-freedoms-encroachments-by-commonwealth-laws-interim-report-127-submission-to-the-australian-law-reform-commission</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Professor Rosalind Croucher President Australian Law Reform CommissionBy email: info@alrc.gov.auDear Professor CroucherTraditional Rights and Freedoms &ndash; Encroachments by Commonwealth Laws &ndash; Interim Report 127As the Acting Information Commissioner, I welcome the opportunity to comment on the Australian Law Reform Commission&rsquo;s (ALRC) Traditional Rights and Freedoms &ndash; Encroachments by Commonwealth]]></description>
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        <title>Inquiry into the Social Security Legislation Amendment (Debit Card Trial) Bill 2015 — Submission to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee</title>
        <pubDate>18 September 2015</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/inquiry-into-remedies-for-the-serious-invasion-of-privacy-in-new-south-wales-submission-to-nsw-legislative-council-law-and-justice-committee-2</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2015/006516Committee Secretary Senate Standing Committees on Community Affairs PO Box 6100 Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600Dear Committee ChairSocial Security Legislation Amendment (Debit Card Trial) Bill 2015As the Acting Australian Information Commissioner, I thank the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee (the Committee) for the opportunity to comment on]]></description>
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        <title>Inquiry into remedies for the serious invasion of privacy in New South Wales  — submission to NSW Legislative Council, Law and Justice Committee</title>
        <pubDate>10 September 2015</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/inquiry-into-remedies-for-the-serious-invasion-of-privacy-in-new-south-wales-submission-to-nsw-legislative-council-law-and-justice-committee</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Director Standing Committee on Law and Justice Parliament House Macquarie St Sydney NSW 2000Dear Committee ChairInquiry into remedies for the serious invasion of privacy in New South WalesAs the Acting Australian Information Commissioner and head of the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC), I thank you for]]></description>
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        <title>Consultation on updated draft guidance on Key terms used in ‘politically exposed person’ definition — submission to AUSTRAC</title>
        <pubDate>1 September 2015</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/consultation-on-updated-draft-guidance-on-key-terms-used-in-politically-exposed-person-definition-submission-to-austrac</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Consultation on updated draft guidance on Key terms used in &lsquo;politically exposed person&rsquo; definition &mdash; submission to AUSTRACOur reference: 15/000193-02DirectorRulesPO Box 13173Law CourtsMELBOURNE VIC 8010Dear DirectorSubmission by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner on the updated draft guidance on &lsquo;Key terms used in &ldquo;politically exposed person&rdquo; definition&rsquo;Thank you]]></description>
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        <title>Submission on draft determination — Clean Energy Council Limited applications A91495 &amp; A91496</title>
        <pubDate>19 August 2015</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/submission-on-draft-determination-clean-energy-council-limited-applications-a91495-and-a91496</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Dr Richard ChadwickGeneral Manager, AdjudicationAustralian Competition &amp; Consumer Commission23 Marcus Clarke StreetCanberra ACT 2601Dear Dr ChadwickSubmission on draft determination - Clean Energy Council Limited applications A91495 &amp; A91496 Thank you for providing the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) with the opportunity to comment on the Australian Competition]]></description>
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        <title>Submission to Attorney-General’s Department on the Telecommunications Sector Security Reforms</title>
        <pubDate>5 August 2015</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/submission-to-attorney-generals-department-on-the-telecommunications-sector-security-reforms</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ IntroductionThank you for providing the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) with the opportunity to comment on the exposure draft of the Telecommunications and other Legislation Amendment Bill 2015 (the Bill). The OAIC understands that the Bill, also referred to as the Telecommunications Sector Security Reforms, aims to]]></description>
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        <title>Submission on Draft Amendments to Chapter 4 of the AML/CTF Rules</title>
        <pubDate>16 July 2015</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/submission-on-draft-amendments-to-chapter-4-of-the-amlctf-rules</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Mr Paul Jevtovic APM Chief Executive Officer AUSTRACBy email: aml_ctf_rules@austrac.gov.auDear Mr JevtovicSubmission on Draft Amendments to Chapter 4 of the AML/CTF RulesThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the draft amendments to Chapter 4 of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Rules]]></description>
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        <title>Proposed Whois Privacy and Proxy Service Restrictions</title>
        <pubDate>1 July 2015</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/proposed-whois-privacy-and-proxy-service-restrictions</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Ms Mary WongSenior Policy DirectorInternet Corporation for Assigned NamesBy email: policy-staff@icann.orgDear Ms WongProposed Whois Privacy and Proxy Service RestrictionsThank you for the opportunity to comment on the Initial Report on Privacy and Proxy Services Accreditation Issues[1] prepared by the Generic Names Supporting Organisation (GNSO) Working Group (the Working Group)]]></description>
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        <title>Banking Laws Amendment (Unclaimed Money) Bill 2015</title>
        <pubDate>1 June 2015</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/banking-laws-amendment-unclaimed-money-bill-2015</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2015/003231Manager Banking and Capital Market Regulation Unit Financial System and Services Division The TreasuryBy email: unclaimedmoneys@treasury.gov.auDear Mr McAuliffeBanking Laws Amendment (Unclaimed Money) Bill 2015Thank you for providing the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) the opportunity to comment on the exposure draft Banking Laws Amendment (Unclaimed]]></description>
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        <title>Electronic health records and healthcare identifiers: Legislation discussion paper</title>
        <pubDate>1 June 2015</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/electronic-health-records-and-healthcare-identifiers-legislation-discussion-paper</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Submission to the Department of HealthJune 2015Office of the Australian Information CommissionerThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (the OAIC) is an independent statutory agency within the Attorney-General&rsquo;s portfolio, with functions that include independent oversight of privacy protections in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act). The Privacy Act]]></description>
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        <title>Submission by the Australian Privacy Commissioner on the Migration Amendment (Strengthening Biometrics Integrity) Bill 2015</title>
        <pubDate>14 May 2015</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/submission-by-the-australian-privacy-commissioner-on-the-migration-amendment-strengthening-biometrics-integrity-bill-2015</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Committee SecretarySenate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee PO Box 6100 Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600[Email redacted]Dear SecretarySubmission by the Australian Privacy Commissioner on the Migration Amendment (Strengthening Biometrics Integrity) Bill 2015Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Migration Amendment (Strengthening Biometrics Integrity) Bill 2015 (the Bill). I]]></description>
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        <title>Submission on the draft Calling Number Display Guideline</title>
        <pubDate>30 April 2015</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/submission-on-the-draft-calling-number-display-guideline</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Mr John StantonChief Executive Officer Communications AllianceBy email to: [email redacted]Dear Mr StantonSubmission on the draft Calling Number Display GuidelineThank you for the opportunity to provide comment on the proposal by Communications Alliance to deregister the Calling Number Display Code C522:2007[1](Code) and replace it with a more concise Calling]]></description>
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        <title>Submission on the Financial System Inquiry Final Report</title>
        <pubDate>15 April 2015</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/submission-on-the-financial-system-inquiry-final-report</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Office of the Australian Information CommissionerThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) is an independent statutory agency within the Attorney General&rsquo;s portfolio, with functions that include independent oversight of privacy protections in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act). The Privacy Act confers a range of functions]]></description>
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        <title>Submission on the review of the Commercial Television Industry Code of Practice</title>
        <pubDate>15 April 2015</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/submission-on-the-review-of-the-commercial-television-industry-code-of-practice</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Ms Julie Flynn Chief Executive Officer Free TV AustraliaBy email: Code2015@freetv.com.auDear Ms FlynnSubmission on the review of the Commercial Television Industry Code of PracticeThank you for the opportunity to provide comment on the proposed amendments to the Commercial Television Industry Code of Practice (Code). My comments are annexed to]]></description>
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        <title>Submission by the Australian Privacy Commissioner on the public consultation on new products and services in the electricity market</title>
        <pubDate>27 March 2015</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/submission-by-the-australian-privacy-commissioner-on-the-public-consultation-on-new-products-and-services-in-the-electricity-market</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ COAG Energy Council Secretariat GPO Box 9839 Canberra ACT 2601energycouncil@industry.gov.auDear SecretarySubmission by the Australian Privacy Commissioner on the public consultation on new products and services in the electricity marketThank you for the opportunity to comment on the Energy Market Reform Working Group paper &lsquo;New Products and Services in the]]></description>
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        <title>Consultation on Australian Retail Credit Association Authorisation A91482</title>
        <pubDate>23 March 2015</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/consultation-on-australian-retail-credit-association-authorisation-a91482</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference:Dr Richard ChadwickGeneral Manager, Adjudication BranchAustralian Competition &amp; Consumer Commission23 Marcus Clarke StreetCANBERRA ACT 2601Dear Dr ChadwickConsultation on Australian Retail Credit Association Authorisation A91482Thank you for providing the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) the opportunity to comment on the Australian Retail Credit Association&rsquo;s (ARCA) application for]]></description>
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        <title>Submission to the Communications Alliance — Draft Copyright Notice Scheme Industry Code (DR C635:2015)</title>
        <pubDate>23 March 2015</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/submission-to-the-communications-alliance-draft-copyright-notice-scheme-industry-code-dr-c6352015</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Elizabeth Harland Commercial Manager Communications Alliance LtdBy email: info@commsalliance.com.auDear Ms HarlandSubmission to the Communications Alliance &mdash; Draft Copyright Notice Scheme Industry Code (DR C635:2015)Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the draft Copyright Notice Scheme Industry Code (DR C635:2015)(the draft Code).I note that the draft Code will be]]></description>
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        <title>Submission to the ALRC on Traditional Rights and Freedoms – Encroachments by Commonwealth Laws – Issues Paper 46</title>
        <pubDate>6 March 2015</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/submission-to-the-alrc-on-traditional-rights-and-freedoms-encroachments-by-commonwealth-laws-issues-paper-2</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Professor Rosalind Croucher President Australian Law Reform Commission by email: info@alrc.gov.auDear Professor CroucherTraditional Rights and Freedoms &ndash; Encroachments by Commonwealth Laws &ndash; Issues Paper 46The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Australian Law Reform Commission&rsquo;s (ALRC) Traditional Rights and Freedoms &ndash;]]></description>
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        <title>Submission to the ALRC on Traditional Rights and Freedoms – Encroachments by Commonwealth Laws – Issues Paper 46</title>
        <pubDate>6 March 2015</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/submission-to-the-alrc-on-traditional-rights-and-freedoms-encroachments-by-commonwealth-laws-issues-paper-46</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Professor Rosalind Croucher President Australian Law Reform Commission by email: info@alrc.gov.auDear Professor CroucherTraditional Rights and Freedoms &ndash; Encroachments by Commonwealth Laws &ndash; Issues Paper 46The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Australian Law Reform Commission&rsquo;s (ALRC) Traditional Rights and Freedoms &ndash;]]></description>
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        <title>Submission to the NHMRC on the Draft Principles for Accessing and Using Publicly Funded Data for Health Research</title>
        <pubDate>16 February 2015</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/submission-to-the-nhmrc-on-the-draft-principles-for-accessing-and-using-publicly-funded-data-for-health-research</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ 1. Would you describe you or your organisation as a:researcher who uses publicly funded health and health related datasets (please go to question 2); or another user of publicly funded health and health related datasets (please go to question 2); or custodian who has responsibilities regarding release of publicly]]></description>
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        <title>Submission on the Inquiry into the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Amendment (Data Retention) Bill 2014</title>
        <pubDate>1 January 2015</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/submission-on-the-inquiry-into-the-telecommunications-interception-and-access-amendment-data-retention-bill-2014</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and SecurityJanuary 2015Introduction As the Australian Privacy Commissioner, I thank the Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (the Committee) for the opportunity to comment on the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Amendment (Data Retention) Bill 2014 (the Bill). The Bill proposes a]]></description>
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        <title>Submission to the Information and Privacy Commission NSW on draft access resources</title>
        <pubDate>27 November 2014</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/submission-to-the-information-and-privacy-commission-nsw-on-draft-access-resources</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the draft access resources developed for stakeholders when seeking or providing access to health records under the NSW Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002 (HRIP Act).As you know, the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) regulates the handling of personal information by]]></description>
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        <title>Submission on the proposed amendments to the Telecommunications (Service Provider – Identity Checks for Prepaid Mobile Carriage Services) Determination 2013</title>
        <pubDate>18 November 2014</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/submission-on-the-proposed-amendments-to-the-telecommunications-service-provider-identity-checks-for-prepaid-mobile-carriage-services-determination-2013</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Mr Peter SuttonManager &ndash; National and Community InterestsAustralian Communications and Media AuthorityLevel 32, 360 Elizabeth StreetMELBOURNE VIC 3000Dear Mr SuttonSubmission by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner on the proposed amendments to the Telecommunications (Service Provider &ndash; Identity Checks for Prepaid Mobile Carriage Services) Determination 2013Thank you for]]></description>
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        <title>Submission by the Australian Privacy Commissioner on the ACCC’s draft determination on Medicines Australia Limited’s application for re-authorisation</title>
        <pubDate>14 November 2014</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/submission-by-the-australian-privacy-commissioner-on-the-acccs-draft-determination-on-medicines-australia-limiteds-application-for-re-authorisation</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Dr Richard ChadwickGeneral ManagerAdjudication BranchAustralian Competition and Consumer CommissionVia email adjudication@accc.gov.auDear Dr ChadwickSubmission by the Australian Privacy Commissioner on the ACCC&rsquo;s draft determination on Medicines Australia Limited&rsquo;s application for re-authorisationThank you for the opportunity to comment on the ACCC&rsquo;s draft determination, which proposes to grant conditional authorisation to edition]]></description>
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        <title>Submission by the Australian Privacy Commissioner on the Australian Citizenship and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2014</title>
        <pubDate>6 November 2014</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/submission-by-the-australian-privacy-commissioner-on-the-australian-citizenship-and-other-legislation-amendment-bill-2014</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Committee SecretarySenate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee PO Box 6100 Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600Dear Committee SecretarySubmission by the Australian Privacy Commissioner on the Australian Citizenship and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2014As the Australian Privacy Commissioner, I thank the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee (the Committee) for the]]></description>
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        <title>Submission to the Australian Human Rights Commission on Rights and Responsibilities 2014 Discussion Paper</title>
        <pubDate>1 November 2014</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/submission-to-the-australian-human-rights-commission-on-rights-and-responsibilities-2014-discussion-paper</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ November 2014OverviewAs Australian Privacy Commissioner, I appreciate this opportunity to make a submission on the Australian Human Rights Commission&rsquo;s Rights and Responsibilities 2014 Discussion Paper. I make this submission in the context of privacy being an important human right protected under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights]]></description>
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        <title>Submission by the Australian Privacy Commissioner on the Inquiry into the Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment (Foreign Fighters) Bill 2014</title>
        <pubDate>3 October 2014</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/submission-by-the-australian-privacy-commissioner-on-the-inquiry-into-the-counter-terrorism-legislation-amendment-foreign-fighters-bill-2014</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Committee SecretaryParliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security PO Box 6021 Parliament House CANBERRA ACT 2600Dear Committee SecretarySubmission by the Australian Privacy Commissioner on the Inquiry into the Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment (Foreign Fighters) Bill 2014As the Australian Privacy Commissioner (the Commissioner), I thank the Joint Committee on Intelligence and]]></description>
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        <title>Online copyright infringement discussion paper</title>
        <pubDate>4 September 2014</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/online-copyright-infringement-discussion-paper</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: 12/000213Mr Andrew WalterAssistant SecretaryCommercial and Administrative Law BranchAttorney-General&rsquo;s DepartmentBy email: copyrightconsultation@ag.gov.auDear Mr WalterOnline copyright infringement discussion paperThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Australian Government&rsquo;s Online copyright infringement discussion paper (the discussion paper).Our comments respond to question 5 in]]></description>
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        <title>OAIC submission on the Inquiry into the National Security Legislation Amendment Bill 2014</title>
        <pubDate>4 August 2014</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/oaic-submission-on-the-inquiry-into-the-national-security-legislation-amendment-bill-2014</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Committee Secretary Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security PO Box 6021 Parliament House CANBERRA ACT 2600Dear Committee SecretaryOAIC submission on the Inquiry into the National Security Legislation Amendment Bill 2014The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) thanks the Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (the Joint Committee)]]></description>
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        <title>Financial System Inquiry: submission responding to the Inquiry’s interim report</title>
        <pubDate>1 August 2014</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/financial-system-inquiry-submission-responding-to-the-inquirys-interim-report</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ August 2014Key messagesPrivacy regulation and the financial systemConsumer confidence, to a large degree, rests on responsible privacy practice in the financial sector. This is even more so in an age of online banking and digital services.The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) plays a pivotal role in assuring]]></description>
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        <title>Submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Law Enforcement — Inquiry into financial related crime</title>
        <pubDate>23 July 2014</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/submission-to-the-parliamentary-joint-committee-on-law-enforcement-inquiry-into-financial-related-crime</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Committee Secretary Parliamentary Joint Committee on Law Enforcement PO Box 6100 Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600Dear Committee SecretaryParliamentary Joint Committee on Law Enforcement &mdash; Inquiry into financial related crimeThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) provides the following submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Law Enforcement&rsquo;s Inquiry]]></description>
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        <title>Pathology and diagnostic imaging in the Personally Controlled Electronic Health Record system</title>
        <pubDate>18 July 2014</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/pathology-and-diagnostic-imaging-in-the-personally-controlled-electronic-health-record-system</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: 13/001311eHealth consultationsDepartment of HealthBy email: ehealth.consultations@health.gov.auDear Sir/MadamPathology and diagnostic imaging in the Personally Controlled Electronic Health Record (PCEHR) systemThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Department of Health&rsquo;s consultation papers on Pathology and the PCEHR System and Diagnostic Imaging]]></description>
    </item>    <item>
        <title>Submission to the Treasury in response to the Discussion Paper ‘Options for improving the Unclaimed Bank Account and Life Insurance Money Provisions’</title>
        <pubDate>18 July 2014</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/submission-to-the-treasury-in-response-to-the-discussion-paper-options-for-improving-the-unclaimed-bank-account-and-life-insurance-money-provisions</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Submission to the Treasury 18 July 2014Key recommendationsThe OAIC recommends that: the Treasury considers the standard set by the Australian Privacy Principles when considering any amendments to laws that may require the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) to collect, use and disclose individuals&rsquo; personal information. the Treasury consider]]></description>
    </item>    <item>
        <title>Submission to the ALRC Discussion Paper 81: Equality, capacity and disability in Commonwealth laws</title>
        <pubDate>11 July 2014</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/submission-to-the-alrc-discussion-paper-81-equality-capacity-and-disability-in-commonwealth-laws</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: D2014/018856Professor Rosalind CroucherPresidentAustralian Law Reform Commissionby email: info@alrc.gov.auDear Professor CroucherEquality, Capacity and disability in Commonwealth Laws &ndash; Discussion Paper 81The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Australian Law Reform Commission&rsquo;s (ALRC) Equality, Capacity and Disability in Commonwealth Laws &ndash;]]></description>
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        <title>Submission on the Statutory Review of the Personal Property Securities Act 2009</title>
        <pubDate>27 June 2014</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/submission-on-the-statutory-review-of-the-personal-property-securities-act-2009</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Mr Bruce WhittakerAshurstLevel 26, 181 William StreetMelbourne VIC 3000Dear Mr WhittakerStatutory Review of the Personal Property Securities Act 2009The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) understands that the Australian Government has engaged Ashurst to undertake a review the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (the PPS Act).As the independent]]></description>
    </item>    <item>
        <title>Submission to the ALRC on Discussion Paper 80: Serious invasions of privacy in the digital era</title>
        <pubDate>1 May 2014</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/submission-to-the-alrc-on-discussion-paper-80-serious-invasions-of-privacy-in-the-digital-era</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ May 2014Prof John McMillan, Australian Information Commissioner Timothy Pilgrim, Privacy CommissionerIntroductionThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (the OAIC) welcomes the Australian Law Reform Commission&rsquo;s release of &lsquo;Serious invasions of privacy in the digital era &ndash; Discussion Paper 80&rsquo; (DP 80).[1]The Office of the Australian Information CommissionerThe OAIC was]]></description>
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        <title>Notification of employment decisions in the Gazette – a discussion paper</title>
        <pubDate>22 April 2014</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/notification-of-employment-decisions-in-the-gazette-a-discussion-paper</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: 14/000026-02Karin FisherGroup Manager EthicsAustralian Public Service Commissionby email: ethics@apsc.gov.auDear Ms FisherNotification of employment decisions in the Gazette &ndash; a discussion paperThank you for the opportunity to provide feedback on Notification of employment decisions in the Gazette &ndash; a discussion paper (the discussion paper).The Office of the Australian]]></description>
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        <title>Submission to the Senate regarding the TIA inquiry</title>
        <pubDate>7 March 2014</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/submission-to-the-senate-regarding-the-tia-inquiry</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Ms Sophie Dunstone Committee Secretary Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee Parliament House CANBERRA ACT 2600 By email: legcon.sen@aph.gov.auDear Ms DunstoneInquiry into comprehensive revision of the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) appreciates the opportunity to make a submission to the Legal]]></description>
    </item>    <item>
        <title>Submission on the Review of the AML/CTF regime</title>
        <pubDate>28 February 2014</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/submission-on-the-review-of-the-amlctf-regime</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ AML/CTF Review TeamFinancial Crime Attorney General&rsquo;s Department 4 National Circuit BARTON ACT 2600Dear AML/CTF Review TeamSubmission on the Review of the AML/CTF RegimeThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Statutory Review of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act (Cth) 2006]]></description>
    </item>    <item>
        <title>Submission to the National Transport Commission on the privacy impacts of the proposed Compliance Framework for Heavy Vehicle Telematics</title>
        <pubDate>7 February 2014</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/submission-to-the-national-transport-commission-on-the-privacy-impacts-of-the-proposed-compliance-framework-for-heavy-vehicle-telematics</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Compliance and Technology TeamNational Transport CommissionL15/628 Bourke StreetMELBOURNE VIC 3000Dear Compliance and Technology TeamSubmission on the privacy impacts of the proposed Compliance Framework for Heavy Vehicle TelematicsThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the proposed Compliance Framework for Heavy Vehicle Telematics (the]]></description>
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        <title>Whois policy review for the .au domain</title>
        <pubDate>3 February 2014</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/whois-policy-review-for-the-au-domain</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: 12/000213-03Ms Jo LimChief Operations and Policy Officer.au Domain Administration LtdVia email: [removed]Dear Ms LimWhois policy review for the .au domainThank you for the opportunity to provide comments on .au Domain Administration Ltd&rsquo;s (auDA&rsquo;s) issues paper about the review of Whois policy for .au domain names (the Issues]]></description>
    </item>    <item>
        <title>Serious Invasions of Privacy in the Digital Era</title>
        <pubDate>1 December 2013</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/serious-invasions-of-privacy-in-the-digital-era</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Submission to the Australian Law Reform CommissionDecember 2013Prof John McMillan, Australian Information Commissioner Timothy Pilgrim, Privacy CommissionerExecutive summaryThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the release by the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) of Issues Paper 43: &lsquo;Serious Invasions of Privacy in the Digital Era&rsquo; (Issues Paper).]]></description>
    </item>    <item>
        <title>Review of the Personally Controlled Electronic Health Record</title>
        <pubDate>21 November 2013</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/review-of-the-personally-controlled-electronic-health-record</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: 13/001311Mr Richard RoylePanel Chair, Review of the PCEHR(Submitted via electronic drop box)Dear Mr RoyleReview of the Personally Controlled Electronic Health RecordThank you for the invitation to provide a submission to the review of the Personally Controlled Electronic Health Record (PCEHR), announced by the Minister for Health on]]></description>
    </item>    <item>
        <title>Queensland Government Review of the Information Privacy Act 2009 and Right to Information Act 2009</title>
        <pubDate>20 November 2013</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/queensland-government-review-of-the-information-privacy-act-2009-and-right-to-information-act-2009</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: 12/000039-05RTI and Privacy ReviewDepartment of Justice and Attorney-GeneralBy email: FeedbackRTIandprivacy@justice.qld.gov.auDear Sir/MadamThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to provide comments to the review of Queensland&rsquo;s Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld) (the IP Act) and Right to Information Act 2009 (Qld) (RTI Act).The Office]]></description>
    </item>    <item>
        <title>Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers Study of Whois Privacy and Proxy Service Abuse</title>
        <pubDate>12 November 2013</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/internet-corporation-for-assigned-names-and-numbers-study-of-whois-privacy-and-proxy-service-abuse</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: 12/000213-03Ms Mary WongSenior Policy DirectorInternet Corporation for Assigned Names and NumbersVia email: comments-whois-pp-abuse-study-24sep13@icann.orgDear Ms WongStudy of Whois Privacy and Proxy Service AbuseThank you for the opportunity to provide comments about the draft Study of Whois Privacy and Proxy Service Abuse (the Study) undertaken by the National Physical]]></description>
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        <title>Copyright and the Digital Economy Discussion Paper</title>
        <pubDate>6 August 2013</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/copyright-and-the-digital-economy-discussion-paper</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Dear Ms WynnCopyright and the Digital Economy Discussion PaperThank you for the opportunity to make a submission in response to the Australian Law Reform Commission&rsquo;s (ALRC) discussion paper Copyright and the Digital Economy (DP 79). My comments follow my submission in November 2012 on behalf of the Office of]]></description>
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        <title>Submission to NHMRC re proposed amendments to chapter 2.3 of the National Statement</title>
        <pubDate>1 August 2013</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/submission-to-nhmrc-re-proposed-amendments-to-chapter-2-3-of-the-national-statement</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our reference: 12/000050Project Officer &mdash; Revision of the National Statement Chapter 2.3 Health and Research Ethics Section National Health and Medical Research Council GPO Box 1421 Canberra ACT 2601Submitted onlineDear Sir/MadamRevision of the National Statement Chapter 2.3Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed amendments to Chapter]]></description>
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        <title>Review of Subdivision A of Division 6 of Part VIIC of the Crimes Act 1914 — the working with children exclusion</title>
        <pubDate>9 July 2013</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/review-of-subdivision-a-of-division-6-of-part-viic-of-the-crimes-act-1914-the-working-with-children-exclusion</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Mr Anthony ColesAssistant SecretaryCriminal Law and Law Enforcement BranchAttorney-General&rsquo;s Department3-5 National CircuitBARTON ACT 2600Dear Mr ColesReview of Subdivision A of Division 6 of Part VIIC of the Crimes Act 1914 &mdash; the working with children exclusionThank you for providing the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) the opportunity]]></description>
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        <title>Strengthening Australia’s cyber security regulations and incentives’</title>
        <pubDate></pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/strengthening-australias-cyber-security-regulations-and-incentives</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ IntroductionThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Department of Home Affairs (Home Affairs) on the discussion paper, &lsquo;Strengthening Australia&rsquo;s cyber security regulations and incentives&rsquo; (the Discussion Paper).The Discussion Paper is seeking views about how the Australian Government can incentivise]]></description>
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        <title>OAIC submission to Treasury’s CDR Open Finance (Non-Bank Lending) Sectoral Assessment Consultation</title>
        <pubDate></pubDate>
        <link>https://www.oaic.gov.au/_old/engage-with-us/submissions/oaic-submission-to-treasurys-cdr-open-finance-non-bank-lending-sectoral-assessment-consultation</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Specific privacy risks that could arise in the non-bank lending sectorBy way of general comment, I consider that the following contextual factors should be taken into account in relation to the non-bank lending (NBL) sector when reflecting on the effect on the privacy and confidentiality of consumers&rsquo; information and]]></description>
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