Australia rethinks data privacy

Following the Attorney-General's Privacy Act Review Report, the Albanese government has announced its proposals to protect its citizens against identity fraud and scams and ensure the global business competitiveness of Australia.

The initial Privacy Act Review Report, released in February 2023, aimed to clarify the act’s scope, uplift individual protections, provide clarity for regulated entities and bolster enforcement tactics. Over 500 public responses were considered in the government's recently released official response to the report. In its response, the …

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