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Inside pages of Notifiable data breaches report for January to June 2024. Visual shows bar graphs and other infographics.

Report shows highest number of data breaches in 3.5 years

New statistics show the number of data breaches notified in the first half of 2024 was at its highest in 3.5 years.
Data breach Privacy
Published 16 September 2024
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Statement on MediSecure data breach

The OAIC has closed our inquiries into the MediSecure data breach.
Data breach
Published 13 September 2024

OAIC welcomes first step in privacy reforms

The OAIC today welcomed the first tranche of reforms to the Privacy Act, however much more needs to be done.
Legislation Privacy
Published 12 September 2024
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Blog posts

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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
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Speeches

Freedom of Information Commissioner Elizabeth Tydd

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
Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind

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
Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind

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
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