Any business operating in Australia has to abide by Australian privacy laws (even if certain tech giants such as Facebook don't always seem to understand this requirement). So if you have any suspicions about the way your data has been used, or think a business hasn't done enough to keep it safe, don't despair – there are laws and regulations to protect you. Find out how to call on them.
Data laws and regulation
Data laws and regulation
Find out what protections are in place.
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New anti-scams code targets banks, telcos and digital platforms
The government has begun consulting on an industry-wide approach to stopping the onslaught of scams.
Op ed: This is what Australia needs to do to regulate AI
We need strong laws and well-resourced regulators to make sure consumers are protected from the possible harms of AI.
Op-ed: To fix the Privacy Act, we need one extra sentence
Why individuation or 'singling out' is critical to improving Australia's Privacy Act and protecting consumers.
Op-ed: Data in whose interest?
Why data practices need to start putting consumers' best interests first.
Op-ed: Why we need to enforce existing laws against ‘data enrichment’
Many of these practices are already illegal, so why are companies still getting away with them?
Op-ed: Clearview AI facial recognition case highlights need for clarity on law
Privacy regulator finds company breached Australian law, raising more questions about emerging technology.
Op-ed: Strengthening the ACL to protect consumers online
A ban on unfair trading would make the digital market fairer for all Australians.
Op-ed: Why cybersecurity is a consumer safety issue
The same consumer protections should apply both online and offline.
Privacy policy comparison reveals half have poor readability
We analysed privacy policies from 75 leading apps and websites and found them to be long and in some cases unreadable.
Privacy commissioner takes Facebook to court
Social media platform charged with failing to protect the personal data of its users.
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A privacy expert's quick guide to notice and consent in privacy law.