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OAIC asks govt to require de-identification in data sharing laws
Greater privacy protections needed.
Mar 24 2021 6:34AM
OAIC finds 'multiple' Australian companies downplaying data breaches
Forces them to redo customer notifications.
Jan 28 2021 12:48PM
Home Affairs ordered to compensate asylum seekers over 2014 data breach
Almost 1300 individuals to receive payment.
Jan 27 2021 12:45PM
OAIC urges prep for 'big tech' entry into consumer data right
Big companies pose "significant privacy risks".
Dec 18 2020 6:55AM
Flight Centre hackathon behind 2017 breach, exposed 6918 customers' data
Full post-mortem revealed for the first time.
Dec 7 2020 11:59AM
NSW driver's licence data breach victims still in the dark after three months
Still unknown commercial entity yet to notify.
Nov 30 2020 6:55AM
OAIC records highest ever number of monthly data breaches
Since notification scheme began.
Jul 31 2020 1:19PM
Australian privacy watchdog launches investigation into Clearview AI
Teams up with UK's information commissioner.
Jul 9 2020 5:38PM
Australian privacy watchdog sues Facebook over Cambridge Analytica scandal
Begins legal proceedings after two-year investigation.
Mar 9 2020 4:30PM
Valentine credit data crackdown delivers kiss of death for online fraud
User-initiated bans bite from today.
Feb 14 2020 12:54PM
Privacy watchdog's Facebook probe ongoing after 18 months
Yet to hand down findings.
Oct 21 2019 6:50AM
OAIC reduces frequency of data breach reporting
Despite steady stream of notifications.
Aug 28 2019 6:55AM
'Readily available' consumer spyware apps could violate raft of Aussie laws
According to ACCAN, Deakin University report.
Aug 26 2019 6:36AM
Franking credits website blasted by Privacy Commissioner
Wilson Asset Management International cops court-enforceable undertaking.
Jul 2 2019 12:00PM
CBA to 'substantially' overhaul privacy under OAIC undertaking
90 days to submit plans.
Jun 27 2019 11:48AM
Did Marriott bloat Australia’s official data breach numbers?
New +10 million Aussie victims increment launched.
May 13 2019 3:43PM
Govt wants to punish data misuse with $10m-plus fines
Won’t introduce draft legislation until after election.
Mar 25 2019 12:07PM
Malicious attacks rise in Australia's latest data breach numbers
Phishing and brute-force attacks target credentials.
Feb 7 2019 10:30AM
Australia names a new privacy commissioner
Acting commissioner Angelene Falk appointed
Aug 17 2018 1:30PM
ACCC to devise bulk of consumer data right
Govt gives regulator ‘substantial scope’.
Aug 15 2018 12:10PM
