Australia: Issued ruling in OAIC investigation into Master Wealth Control Institute data scraping practices compliance with Privacy Act

On 18 November 2024, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) concluded an investigation into Master Wealth Control Pty Ltd t/a DG Institute under the Privacy Act 1988. The investigation focused on breaches of Australian Privacy Principles related to the unlawful collection, use, and disclosure of personal information in its Elite Mentoring Program. The ruling noted that Master Wealth Control engaged in unfair data collection, failed to notify individuals, and had an outdated privacy policy. The OAIC ordered the company to stop unfair practices, destroy improperly collected data, update its privacy policy, and provide compliance evidence within 14 days.