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Privacy Act (AU)
Privacy Act 1988 (Australia)
In force Rest of world privacy
Australia's privacy law, built on the thirteen Australian Privacy Principles, now in a period of reform.
At a glance
- Who it applies to
- Most organizations with annual turnover above AU$3 million, and some smaller ones.
- Who enforces it
- Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
- When
- In effect since 1 January 1989. Amended by the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024, which received Royal Assent in December 2024.
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