Privacy Act 1988
Privacy Act 1988 (Australian Privacy Principles). Published by OAIC, version incl. 2024 reforms. Kapālins maps it at category level: the assessment’s 5 AI-risk areas, each tied to this framework, rather than clause by clause. 1 of 5 risk areas are proved by a live signal from the platform, and 4 by the assessment.
Live signal: a signal from the gateway, probes or device sensor proves it continuously. Assessment: it is evidenced by answers to the assessment. Both are exported in the regulator evidence pack.
How the Privacy Act 1988 got here.
- Adopted
The Privacy Act 1988 received Royal Assent. Federal Register of Legislation
- Amended
Private sector amendments commenced, extending the Privacy Act to many private sector organisations. OAIC
- Amended
The Privacy Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Act 2012 commenced, introducing the Australian Privacy Principles. OAIC
- In force
The Notifiable Data Breaches scheme commenced under the Privacy Act. OAIC
- Amended
The Privacy Legislation Amendment (Enforcement and Other Measures) Act 2022 commenced, strengthening enforcement and penalties. OAIC
- Amended
Most Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 changes within the Information Commissioner’s remit commenced. OAIC
- In force
The statutory tort for serious invasions of privacy (Schedule 2 of the Privacy Act) commenced. OAIC
- In force · upcoming
Automated decision-making transparency obligations in privacy policies (APP 1) take effect. OAIC