Australia: Office of the Australian Information Commissioner Children's Online Privacy Code
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Office of the Australian Information Commissioner closes its public and industrial stakeholder consultation on Children’s Online Privacy Code under Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024
On 31 July 2025, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) closes its preliminary consultation on the Children’s Online Privacy Code. The Code is being developed under section 26K of the Privacy Act 1988 and, once registered, will…
SourceOffice of the Australian Information Commissioner closes consultation on Children’s Online Privacy Code under Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024
On 30 June 2025, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) closes its consultation to gather views on how children’s privacy can be better protected online. It will inform the development of the Children’s Online Privacy Code, whi…
SourceOffice of the Australian Information Commissioner opened public and industrial stakeholder consultation on Children’s Online Privacy Code under Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024
On 12 June 2025, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) opened a public consultation on the development of the Children’s Online Privacy Code, as required under the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024. The Code is …
SourceOffice of the Australian Information Commissioner opened consultation on Children’s Online Privacy Code under Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024
On 16 May 2025, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) opened a consultation to gather views on how children’s privacy can be better protected online. The consultation will remain open until 30 June 2025. It will inform the dev…
SourceOffice of the Australian Information Commissioner issued updated information on development of Children’s Online Privacy Code
On 15 April 2025, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) issued an update on the development of the Children's Online Privacy Code. The code would enhance privacy protections for children and young people in Australia. The OAIC…
SourceOffice of the Australian Information Commissioner announced development of the Children’s Online Privacy Code
On 19 February 2025, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) announced the development of the Children's Online Privacy Code, as required by the Australian Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024. The Code will outline …
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