Privacy Act 1988
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Preparing for Automated Decisions Regulation in Australia
The grace period is ending. Under Australia’s Privacy Act reform, new rules governing automated decision-making (ADM) will come into full effect from December 2026—a move expected to bring the country in closer alignment with global standards like the EU GDPR and OECD AI principles. The two-year implementation window is designed to give organisations time to…
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Indo‑Pacific Privacy Convergence: Singapore, Japan & South Korea Lead the Way
As global privacy regimes mature, a quiet but powerful transformation is underway across the Indo-Pacific. Countries like Singapore, Japan, and South Korea are emerging as leaders in data protection innovation—building agile, business-friendly frameworks that protect rights while enabling cross-border digital trade. For Australia, watching these neighbours isn’t just strategic—it’s essential. The trajectory of Asia Pacific…
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Australia’s Privacy Act vs. GDPR, CPRA & APPI — What’s Missing?
Australia’s long-awaited Privacy Act reform is now well underway, with expanded Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), new rights for individuals, and enhanced enforcement powers under the OAIC. But as global regulation continues to accelerate—especially with the EU’s GDPR, California’s CPRA, and Japan’s APPI—it’s clear Australia is still catching up, not leading. For data-driven businesses and publishers…
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Australia’s Children’s Privacy Code: Key Impacts for Businesses
In a landmark move to protect young people online, Australia is introducing the Children’s Online Privacy Code, bringing sweeping changes to how organisations collect and use children’s data. Aligned with global momentum—such as the UK’s Age Appropriate Design Code—this new framework marks a significant shift in the country’s digital privacy landscape. At its core: stricter…
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