Australia · Privacy & Data Protection
The country's own data-protection regime, registration duties, and its official supervisory authority.
AI-drafted, editorially reviewed. Confirm specifics with the official authority.
In Australia, the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) govern how organisations handle personal information, regulated by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC). Covered entities must manage personal information openly, secure it, allow access and correction, and notify eligible data breaches under the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme.
- Handle personal information in line with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
- Secure personal information and allow individuals to access and correct it.
- Notify eligible data breaches to the OAIC and affected individuals.
- Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
Official Australian privacy regulator.
Government portals
- Australian Government — Australian Government's official entry point — quick access to all department services
- Dept of Home Affairs — Student/work visas, skilled migration (189/190/491 subclasses), and citizenship applications
- Australian Tax Office (ATO) — TFN application, tax refunds, GST, superannuation, and personal income tax lodgment