Following the decision in Attorney-General v Patrick, the OAIC has updated the FOI Guidelines on ministers’ responsibilities.

29 May 2025

The Privacy Commissioner’s first Consumer Data Right determination is a reminder that if you are a data holder, you are liable for the actions of your third-party service providers.

28 May 2025

The OAIC is publishing key data about the freedom of information system to support transparency and in line with the goals of Open Government Week.

19 May 2025

The latest Notifiable Data Breaches statistics highlight significant threats facing Australians’ privacy, including social engineering as a common attack method that entities need to be aware of and exercise vigilance around.

13 May 2025

We are developing a Children’s Online Privacy Code to help better protect children and young people online.

15 April 2025

The Australian Information Commissioner shares learnings for government agencies from her review of the growing use of messaging apps in government.

19 March 2025

The Privacy Act allows certain people to access an individual’s credit report information to help them navigate the credit reporting system. The Privacy Commissioner discusses the findings of a recent review about these provisions.

13 March 2025

Our new digital ID regulatory strategy sets out how we will encourage people and businesses to shift to safer and more protective means of ID verification, and ensure privacy is respected in Australia’s Digital ID System and the broader economy.

26 February 2025

Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind writes about the recently accepted enforceable undertaking offered by Oxfam Australia, and highlights key areas of learning for the not-for-profit and charity sector.

20 February 2025

Safer Internet Day is a chance to reflect on current online risks and issues, as well as the role of privacy in building a safer internet.

11 February 2025

The catchy ring of the term digital doppelganger conceals a difficult reality. A decision by the Privacy Commissioner highlights how individuals whose records are intertwined may suffer not only inconvenience but real harm.

3 February 2025

The FOI Commissioner shares the results of our recent FOI practitioners’ survey, and highlights key areas to act on to improve outcomes for agencies and the Australian community.

13 January 2025

The Privacy Commissioner discusses the privacy implications of a social media ban for children and how stronger privacy laws could help shape the online environment into a better place for everyone

25 November 2024

The Privacy Commissioner shares important takeaways from her Bunnings determination for other retailers considering using facial recognition technology

19 November 2024

A recent OAIC decision highlights the importance that businesses safeguard personal information, even when responding to public feedback or criticism such as a negative Google review.

8 November 2024