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See the latest news and updates from the OAIC |
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Notifiable Data Breaches report
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An increase in data breaches caused by ransomware attacks and impersonation is among the key findings in the latest Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) report released today.
The OAIC’s NDB statistics for January to June 2020 show a slight fall in the number of eligible breaches reported (518) against the previous six-month period (532), although there has been a 16% increase compared to the same period last year.
Australian Information Commissioner and Privacy Commissioner Angelene Falk said malicious or criminal attacks including cyber incidents remain the leading cause of data breaches involving personal information in Australia.
“Malicious actors and criminals are responsible for three in five data breaches notified to the OAIC over the past six months,” Commissioner Falk said.
Health service providers continued to be the top reporting sector, followed by the finance and education sectors, while the insurance industry entered the top five sectors for the first time.
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OAIC and UK's ICO joint investigation
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The OAIC has opened a joint investigation into the personal information handling practices of Clearview AI Inc. with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
Clearview operates a facial recognition app. The investigation is focused on its use of ‘scraped’ data and biometrics of individuals.
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Data protection and privacy authorities from around the world have published an open letter to video teleconferencing companies, reminding them of their obligations to comply with the law and handle people’s information responsibly.
The letter is signed by six authorities brought together through the Global Privacy Assembly’s International Enforcement Cooperation Working Group: the OAIC, the UK ICO, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, the Gibraltar Regulatory Authority, the Hong Kong Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data and the Switzerland Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner.
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We continue to publish advice and guidance on privacy and freedom of information in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak. Advice for individuals, Australian Government agencies and organisations covered by the Privacy Act 1988 is available on our website.
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Consumer Data Right is here
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Providers offering services under the Consumer Data Right (CDR) which started on 1 July are required to meet strict privacy and security obligations so consumers can share their data with confidence.
We have published a range of resources for consumers and providers on our website including:
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Step-by-step guide to accessing government information
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We have also released a new tool to help the community access government information by directing them to the right agency or process.
Our How to access Australian Government information guide asks people whether they want information about themselves, other information held by government, or historic records. It provides links to Australian Government agency websites, the National Archives of Australia, and other sources of information.
It also explains the Freedom of Information process and how to access personal information held by government under the Privacy Act.
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Updates to the FOI Guidelines
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Thank you to agencies who took the time to consider the revised Part 9 of the FOI Guidelines on Internal reviews and make a submission.
We are considering your feedback and will issue a revised and updated Part 9 shortly.
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Working with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner will put you at the forefront of data protection and access to information regulation.
Our 2020 Temporary Employment Register is open for applicants to register a general expression of interest to fill short-term or temporary (non-ongoing — full time, part time, casual) vacancies across the agency.
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Information Commissioner decisions
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Information Commissioner review decisions are listed on our website and published in full on AustLII. Recent Information Commissioner decisions include:
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation and Australian Federal Police (Freedom of information) [2020] AICmr 23
- ‘SO’ and Services Australia (Freedom of information) [2020] AICmr 25
- Clifford Chance Lawyers and National Competition Council (Freedom of information) [2019] AICmr 26
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation and Australian Federal Police (Freedom of information) (No 2) [2020] AICmr 27
- 'SR' and Services Australia (Freedom of information) [2020] AICmr 28
- DPP Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd and IP Australia (Freedom of information) [2020] AICmr 29
- Rex Patrick and Department of Defence (Freedom of information) [2020] AICmr 31
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Latest news and submissions
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You can catch up with our submissions on a range of legislative and other issues through our website, including our recent comments on the Australian Human Rights Commission’s Human Rights and Technology discussion paper.
Read our latest media releases and other updates via our website and through our Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn pages.
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