Privacy Act Reform Hub

Since 2020, the Attorney General’s Department has been undertaking a comprehensive review of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). The catalyst for this was the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s 2019 Digital Platforms Inquiry, which made several privacy recommendations.

Sparke Helmore’s privacy specialists are watching developments closely and share below a collection of the key things that our clients need to know.

Key developments so far – a timeline

Recent developments

• Read the latest news on Privacy Act reform in our November 2024 article.
• Read the Privacy Act Review Report.
• Read our ‘Top 10’ things you need to know from the report.

Office of the Information Commissioners' Privacy Awareness Week

Sparke Helmore will once again be participating in the Office of the Information Commissioners' Privacy Awareness Week, which will run from 16-22 June 2025.

This year’s theme is ‘Privacy – it’s everyone’s business’.

More details will be released shortly.