Australia: Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 including data protection regulation for automated decision making enters into force
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Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 including data protection regulation for automated decision making enters into force
On 10 December 2026, the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 enters into force. The Act requires APP entities to disclose information about automated decision-making in their privacy policies if such decisions significantly affect individuals' rights or interests. The specified information includes the types of personal information used, the nature of decisions made solely by automated systems, and decisions where automation plays a substantial role. These decisions may relate to benefits, contracts, or access to essential services. The transparency requirements set out in the Act apply to both new and pre-existing automated decision-making processes.
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Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
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2024-09-12
under deliberation
2024-11-06
under deliberation
2024-11-29
adopted
2024-12-10
adopted
2024-12-11
in force
2025-06-10
in force