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26 February 2026 |
The Australian Communications and Media Authority Compliance and Enforcement Priorities 2026-27
On 20 February 2026, the ACMA released for consultation its annual compliance and enforcement priorities for the 2026-27 work program.
On 20 February 2026, the ACMA released for consultation its annual compliance and enforcement priorities for the 2026-27 work program.
23 February 2026 |
OAIC's crackdown on privacy policies – what you need to know
Is your privacy policy up to scratch?
Is your privacy policy up to scratch?
16 February 2026 |
Safety by design
The ART's decision of Bunnings Group Limited and Privacy Commissioner (Guidance and Appeals Panel) [2026] ARTA 130 is the latest in a series of technology and privacy jurisprudence, highlighting the importance of data protection and safety by design.
The ART's decision of Bunnings Group Limited and Privacy Commissioner (Guidance and Appeals Panel) [2026] ARTA 130 is the latest in a series of technology and privacy jurisprudence, highlighting the importance of data protection and safety by design.
06 February 2026 |
Bunnings use of facial recognition - Appeal Panel decision decided collection is authorised
The Guidance Appeal Panel of the Administrative Review Tribunal has handed down its decision.
The Guidance Appeal Panel of the Administrative Review Tribunal has handed down its decision.
06 February 2026 |
Key lessons from the Bunnings facial recognition decision
The decision offers important guidance for any organisation considering the use of facial recognition technology.
The decision offers important guidance for any organisation considering the use of facial recognition technology.
18 December 2025 |
2025 year end cyber reflections
As we farewell 2025, it's timely to reflect on events that shaped the cyber landscape over the past year.
As we farewell 2025, it's timely to reflect on events that shaped the cyber landscape over the past year.
05 December 2025 |
Why is everyone suddenly talking about Triple Zero?
What is the Triple Zero Custodian and Enhanced Emergency Calling Powers to the ACMA?
What is the Triple Zero Custodian and Enhanced Emergency Calling Powers to the ACMA?
18 November 2025 |
Vinomofo data breach determination - the obligation to take reasonable steps
In late October 2025, the Privacy Commissioner found that an online wine wholesaler had failed to take reasonable steps to protect the personal information of its customers.
In late October 2025, the Privacy Commissioner found that an online wine wholesaler had failed to take reasonable steps to protect the personal information of its customers.
11 November 2025 |
OAIC's Notifiable Data Breaches statistic dashboard
The OAIC has created an interactive dashboard of data breach notifications it receives under the NDB Scheme.
The OAIC has created an interactive dashboard of data breach notifications it receives under the NDB Scheme.
24 October 2025 |
Significant penalty ordered by Federal Court in ACL cyber breach
The Federal Court of Australia recently ordered Australian Clinical Labs to pay a $5.8 million penalty in connection with a cyber breach that compromised the personal information of 223,000 customers.
The Federal Court of Australia recently ordered Australian Clinical Labs to pay a $5.8 million penalty in connection with a cyber breach that compromised the personal information of 223,000 customers.
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