Oaic Wants Stronger Accountability Measures In Upcoming Revised Privacy Act
The AGD began its review into the country’s Privacy Act at the end of 2020 as part of the Commonwealth’s response to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) Digital Platforms Inquiry, which found the laws needed to be updated to adequately protect consumers and their data. Among those measures [PDF] recommended by the OAIC is a central obligation to collect, use, and disclose personal information fairly and reasonably for entities under the scope of Australia’s Privacy Principles (APP)....