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2025 global privacy sweep puts websites and apps used by children under the microscope

The results of the latest Global Privacy Enforcement Network sweep, published today, show risks to children’s privacy have increased over the last decade.

Media release
Children's privacy
International

26 March 2026

Privacy Commissioner publishes new guidance to ensure proportionate age assurance as a gateway to access online experiences

The OAIC has published guidance on age assurance technologies to ensure Australians’ privacy is protected when they encounter age checks online.

Media release
Children's privacy
Privacy

17 March 2026

Privacy Commissioner statement on Administrative Review Tribunal’s Bunnings decision

Australian Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind provides an update on the Administrative Review Tribunal's Bunnings decision.

Media release
Facial recognition technology
Privacy

5 March 2026

Know your privacy obligations under the Anti-Money Laundering / Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) Act: Updated OAIC guidance

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has released updated Privacy guidance for reporting entities under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (AML/CTF Act)

Media release
Privacy

27 February 2026

OAIC statement on Administrative Review Tribunal’s Bunnings decision

Today’s decision by the Administrative Review Tribunal relating to Bunnings Group Limited’s use of facial recognition technology (FRT) is an important reiteration of the key principles and protections contained in Australian privacy law.

Statement
Facial recognition technology
Privacy

4 February 2026

Australian Information Commissioner highlights improved transparency and integrity for government agencies in automated decision-making

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has identified opportunities for Australian Government agencies to improve transparency in the use of automated decision-making (ADM).

Media release
Artificial intelligence

21 January 2026

Australians eligible for Cambridge Analytica payment program must register by 31 December

Eligible Australian Facebook users impacted by the Cambridge Analytica matter have until 31 December 2025 to register under a payment program established in a landmark settlement with Australia’s Information Commissioner

Media release
Privacy

12 December 2025

Privacy compliance sweep to put privacy policies under the spotlight

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner

Media release
Privacy

9 December 2025

Children and parents told the OAIC that online privacy matters

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has run an initial consultation with children, young people and parents and carers, to learn their views about online privacy

Media release
Children's privacy

20 November 2025

Annual report highlights OAIC’s work on privacy and information access rights and strengthened regulatory approach

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) upheld and advanced information access and privacy rights throughout 2024-25 as it strengthened its ability to deliver better regulatory outcomes for the Australian community.

Media release
Corporate

5 November 2025

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