Australia: Privacy Act reform
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Issued statement on Privacy Act review
On 28 September 2023, the Albanese Government announced its commitment to enhancing privacy protections in response to the review of the Australian Privacy Act. The Government's response aligns with the majority of the review's proposals, emphasisin…
Closed consultation on Attorney General Privacy Act Review Report
On 31 March 2023, the Australian Attorney General (AG) closed its consultation on the Privacy Act Review Report. The consultation period was opened on 16 February 2023, when the AG published the Privacy Act Review Report. The Report followed the Oct…
Consultation closed on the proposals for reform of the Privacy Act 1988
The consultation on the proposals for reform of the Privacy Act 1988 outlined in a discussion paper issued by the Australian Attorney-General’s Department closed on 10 January 2022 after it ran from 25 October 2021. The stakeholders were invited to …
Consultation opened on Discussion Paper on Privacy Act 1988 reform
On 25 October 2021, the Australian government published a discussion paper on the Privacy Act 1988 reform while at the same time opening up a consultation on the matter. Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback regarding the Act’s scope and appl…
Conclusion of consultation on the reform of the 1988 Privacy Act
The consultation on the review of the Privacy Act 1988 to ensure privacy protection, with focus on the use of data by digital platforms, is concluded.
Consultation on the reform of the 1988 Privacy Act review
The Australian government opens the public consultation on its Privacy Act 1988 review.
Publication of issue paper on 1988 Privacy Act review
The Australian government publishes an "issues paper" on the review of the 1988 Privacy Act.
Announcement of the reform of the 1988 Privacy Act
Attorney General announces that the Australian government will review the Privacy Act 1988 to ensure privacy protection, with focus on the use of data by digital platforms.