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New Credit Reporting Code strengthens privacy protections
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) today registered a new Privacy (Credit Reporting) Code 2024…
Credit reporting
Legislation
Published
1 October 2024
OAIC closes investigation into 7-Eleven Stores Pty Ltd…
The OAIC has concluded its Commissioner initiated investigation into the inadvertent reactivation of facial recognition…
Privacy
Published
27 September 2024
Mainstreaming access to information a must for IAID 2024
Information commissioners and ombudsmen highlight the importance of mainstreaming access to information and participation,…
Information access
Published
26 September 2024
Blog posts
Better privacy protections for children are coming
A key feature of the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 is a mandate for the OAIC to develop a Children’s…
Children's privacy
Legislation
Published
17 September 2024
Update on application to vary the Credit Reporting Code
We provide an update on the application to vary the Credit Reporting Code, including what we heard from stakeholders and how…
Credit reporting
Published
30 August 2024
Speeches
RIMPA Live 2024
Read the keynote address prepared for delivery by Australian Information Commissioner Elizabeth Tydd at RIMPA Live.
Freedom of Information
Information access
Privacy
Published
5 September 2024
IDCARE 10th anniversary event
Read the keynote address prepared for delivery by Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind for the IDCARE 10th anniversary event.
Privacy
Published
15 August 2024
Innovate Australia Showcase 2024
Read the keynote address prepared for delivery by Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind for the Innovate Australia Showcase.
Digital ID
Events
Privacy
Published
29 May 2024