office of the australian information commissioner

OAIC recorded highest ever number of data breaches in 2025

OAIC recorded highest ever number of data breaches in 2025

Cyber hacking remains the primary cause.
Joshua Gliddon Jul 9 2026, 5:43PM Security
Australians more concerned about privacy as trust in AI languishes, OAIC survey finds

Australians more concerned about privacy as trust in AI languishes, OAIC survey finds

A sustained ‘trust gap’ for sectors that rely heavily on data-driven business models.
Joshua Gliddon , Jason Pollock Jun 15 2026, 4:00AM Strategy
OAIC seeks input on incoming automated decision-making obligation

OAIC seeks input on incoming automated decision-making obligation

Companies must soon make clear when computer programs use personal information.
Joshua Gliddon , Jason Pollock May 22 2026, 9:00AM Strategy
OAIC launches new dashboard for data breaches

OAIC launches new dashboard for data breaches

To help understand the volume and type of data breaches notified to the OAIC.
Jason Pollock Nov 4 2025, 12:29PM Services
OAIC takes Optus to court over 2022 data breach

OAIC takes Optus to court over 2022 data breach

A possible civil penalty of up to $2.22 million for each contravention of the Privacy Act.
Jason Pollock Aug 8 2025, 2:28PM Security

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