We have signed a memorandum of understanding with ASIC Media for the sharing of data and privacy breach information. Read more: asic.gov.au/about-asic/new…

Our 3 commissioners joined Law Council yesterday for a discussion about the future direction of privacy, freedom of information and information management in Australia. If you missed the event, you can now watch the recording: youtube.com/watch?v=3Yf-QY…

❗ UPDATED ALERT ❗ ASD’s ACSC understand a number of malicious websites and unofficial code are being released claiming to help entities recover from the CrowdStrike technical incident.

The 4 members of the Digital Platform Regulators Forum – the OAIC, ACCC, ACMA and eSafety Commissioner– met last week to reflect on activities over 2023–24 and agree to collective goals and strategic priorities. Read more: oaic.gov.au/newsroom/digit…

Our colleagues share some ways access to government-held information has empowered them or a community. #OpenGov #FOI #FreedomOfInformation #Transparency

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Today we farewell Angelene Falk after 2 terms as Australian Information Commissioner and over a decade at the OAIC. Angelene shared she feels ‘privileged to have led an organisation that every day strives to serve the Australian community in the most effective and impactful way’.

The OAIC welcomes the appointment of Ms Toni Pirani as Freedom of Information (FOI) Commissioner. Toni will assume the role tomorrow, with current FOI Commissioner Elizabeth Tydd commencing as Australian Information Commissioner. Media release: oaic.gov.au/newsroom/oaic-…

Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind spoke yesterday at the 10th anniversary event of national identity and cyber support service @iDcareAUNZ. Read her remarks: oaic.gov.au/newsroom/idcar…

We have published a statement following consideration of further action against Clearview AI, Inc.: oaic.gov.au/newsroom/state…

📌 Today, the #ExCo held its 5th Session of 2024 to discuss topics that will shape the future of @ICICNet. 📋We presented the organization of the XVI Conference by the BfDI Germany.

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The Information Publication Scheme requires and provides the authority for Australian Government agencies to release a range of information to the public proactively. See information we publish as part of the Information Publication Scheme on our website: oaic.gov.au/about-the-OAIC…

Telstra and Optus plan to switch off their 3G mobile networks from 28 Oct. TPG Telecom’s 3G network is already switched off, but some of its customers still need to upgrade devices to keep access to 000. Text ‘3’ to 3498 for advice on whether a mobile phone could be affected.

🎙 Tune in to the latest episode of Technology & Security! Privacy, data AI, tech power and legislative reform with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner Australian Privacy Commissioner, Carly Kind🎙🎧LISTEN HERE🎧miahhe.com/episode-21 1/8

The OAIC welcomes the first tranche of reforms to the Privacy Act 1988 as an important first step in strengthening Australia’s privacy framework. Read our media release: oaic.gov.au/news/media-cen…