Australia: Announced Bill amending the Privacy Act to criminalise the act of doxxing

On 1 May 2024, the Australian Government announced its intention to submit a Bill amending the Privacy Act to criminalise the act of doxxing, defined as releasing private information online with malicious intent. The Bill will be submitted in August 2024 and aims to protect individuals, including women affected by domestic and family violence, with increased control and transparency over their personal data. Furthermore, the government has advanced a review of the Online Safety Act to adapt legal frameworks to the evolving landscape of online threats and harms.