Australia: Information Commissioner's investigation into Monash over alleged tracking pixel use to collect sensitive information
Progress
Current status
under deliberation
11 Jun 2026 under investigation
09 Dec 2024 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
Australia
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
other service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Office of Information Commissioner ordered Monash to cease collecting sensitive information through tracking pixels
On 11 June 2026, the Office of the Information Commissioner issued a determination against Monash IVF over the use of tracking pixels. It was determined that Monash IVF, an Australian fertility services provider, deployed seven tracking pixels, incl…
Event type
investigation
Action type
interim ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority
Office of Information Commissioner announced investigation into Monash over collection of sensitive information through tracking pixels
On 9 December 2024, the Office of the Information Commissioner announced an investigation into Monash IVF over the collection of sensitive personal information using tracking pixels. The investigation examines Monash's deployment of seven third-par…
Event type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority