Australia: Office of the Australian Information Commissioner closes consultation on Privacy (Children's Online Privacy) Code 2026 including age verification requirement
Description
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner closes consultation on Privacy (Children's Online Privacy) Code 2026 including age verification requirement
On 5 June 2026, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) closes its consultation on the exposure draft of the Privacy (Children's Online Privacy) Code 2026. The Code would apply to providers of social media services, relevant ele…
Scope
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Age verification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content, software provider: other software, messaging service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority