Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
@OAICgov
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Independent national regulator for privacy and freedom of information. The X privacy policy applies here. OAIC privacy policy: https://t.co/rCUdFmMpf7
Sydney, Australia
Joined March 2011
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RT @TheMandarinAU: Freedom of Information commissioner Toni Pirani outlines her priorities for the managing of access to government informa…
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The OAIC has made appointments to key new roles in our senior executive leadership team as part of transformation work:
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We will also receive $3 million over 3 years to develop a Children’s Online Privacy Code to provide a safe environment for children, particularly when using digital platforms.
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The Australian Information Commissioner has agreed to a $50 million payment program as part of a settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. The payment scheme will be open to eligible Australian users impacted by the Cambridge Analytica incident. More info:
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Privacy Commissioner @carlykind_ has found that scraping data to target vulnerable people by Master Wealth Control Pty Ltd (DG Institute) and Property Lovers Pty Ltd was unlawful and interfered with the privacy of individuals. Media release:
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RT @ASDGovAu: We’ve released our 2023-24 #AnnualCyberThreatReport. The report highlights the rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape and re…
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Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind has found Bunnings breached Australians’ privacy by collecting their personal and sensitive information through a facial recognition technology system. Media release:
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We have also published our 2023–24 digital health annual report, which sets out our compliance and regulatory activity, including our assessment program, handling of My Health Record data breach notifications, guidance/advice, and stakeholder engagement:
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Today we joined 16 of our international data protection and privacy counterparts in making a statement with further expectations for how social media companies can better protect personal information from data scraping. 📰 Media release:
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Privacy Commissioner @carlykind_ spoke on a panel alongside @asicmedia Deputy Chair Sarah Court at the @AusWomenLawyers National Conference last week. The pair discussed leadership in the regulatory space and striking a balance between education and enforcement.
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RT @ACNC_gov_au: The ACNC has updated guidance on managing people’s information and data, helping charities better understand their obligat…
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