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Statutory tort for serious invasions of privacy

Changes to the Privacy Act which introduced a statutory tort for serious invasions of privacy commenced on 10 June 2025

Advertising, marketing spam

Your privacy rights for direct marketing, spam and telemarketing

Bushfire emergency

Privacy advice for anyone affected by the bushfire emergency 2020

Children and young people

Age of consent and what schools the Privacy Act covers

COVID-19

Your privacy rights as an employee and vaccinations, and COVID-19 check-in apps

Criminal records

You may have a right not to disclose a spent conviction

Employment

Employee records, job applications and workplace monitoring

Government agencies

The Privacy Act covers most Australian Government agencies

Political parties and elections

When a political party is exempt from the Privacy Act

Tenancy

How real estate agents must handle your personal information
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