Activity Tracker
The DPA Activity Tracker provides our latest information on developments in legislatures, judiciaries and the executive branches of G20, EU member states and Switzerland.
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Data protection regulation in Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024
Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 including data protection regulation for automated decision making enters into force
On 10 December 2026, the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 enters into force. The Act requires APP entities to disclose information about automated decision-making in their privacy policies if such decisions significantly affect indiv…
Evolution of essential eight cybersecurity framework (Essentials for enterprise IT guidance)
Cyber Security Centre closes consultation on the evolution of the Essential Eight cyber security framework
On 12 July 2026, the Australian Cyber Security Centre closes the consultation on the evolution of the Essential Eight cyber security framework. The proposed evolution would introduce a new Essentials series, grounded in the Information Security Manu…
Communications and Media Authority Commercial Radio Code of Practice
Commercial Radio Code of Practice including AI transparency requirement enters into force
On 1 July 2026, the Commercial Radio Code of Practice 2026 enters into force following its registration by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). The updated Code introduces a specific transparency obligation regarding artificial …
Guidance for transparency in automated decision making
Office of Australian Information Commissioner closes consultation on guidance for transparency in automated decision making
On 15 June 2026, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) closes the consultation on guidance for the automated decision-making (ADM) transparency obligation under Australian privacy principle 1. The obligation was introduced by …