(1) For the purposes of this Act, an act or practice breaches an Australian Privacy Principle if, and only if, it is contrary to, or inconsistent with, that principle.

The Privacy Act 1988 was introduced to promote and protect the privacy of individuals and to regulate how Australian Government agencies and organisations with an annual turnover of more than $3 …

Jan 20, 2025 · Organizations are not required to appoint a data protection officer. However, the Information Commissioner has issued guidance recommending that organizations appoint a data …

Determination--requirement to notify conduct constituting interference with privacy of individual 53. Determination must identify the class members who are to be affected by the determination 53A.

Nov 14, 2025 · The Australian Privacy Principles (APP) guidelines outline the mandatory requirements of the APPs, how we’ll interpret the APPs, and matters we may take into account when exercising …

The scheme requires notification to affected individuals and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) where an entity subject to the Privacy Act experiences a data breach of …

This Schedule sets out the Australian Privacy Principles. Part 1 sets out principles that require APP entities to consider the privacy of personal information, including ensuring that APP entities manage …

Nov 6, 2025 · Unlike GDPR, the Australian Privacy Act doesn’t require appointment of a Data Protection Officer. However, designating someone responsible for privacy compliance is considered best …

Feb 1, 2025 · Note: The act or practice overseas will not breach an Australian Privacy Principle or a registered APP code if the act or practice is required by an applicable foreign law (see sections 6A …

Dec 2, 2025 · Privacy expectations in Australia are changing rapidly. A rise in large scale cyber incidents has triggered significant reform of the Privacy Act 1988. The new changes reshape how …