The Latest Breaking News from the Office ofAustralian Information Commissioner

Medical network hack further erodes trust for patients

An orchestrated cyber attack that exposed sensitive personal information of patients at a network of health clinics could lead to an erosion of trust.

AAP · Jul 16

Patient details exposed in medical centres cyberattack

Private information of patients has been hacked in a data breach that has hit a medical company's clinics around the country.

AAP · Jul 15

A uni professor admitted using AI to write an opinion piece. Here’s what it revealed about trust in the technology

Without disclosing that work has been generated using the technology, faith in existing industries will continue to be undermined

The Guardian - AU · Jun 5

Cybersecurity worker shortage could put Aussies at risk

Australia does not have enough cybersecurity specialists to protect consumers from further data breaches, a report warns, amid calls for greater training.

AAP · Aug 13, 2024

TikTok’s data collection being scrutinised by Australia’s privacy watchdog

Office of the Australian Information Commissioner launches inquiry into platform’s use of marketing pixels to track people’s online habits

The Guardian - AU · Dec 27, 2023

Australia’s privacy watchdog to enter talks with Facebook owner over Cambridge Analytica lawsuit

Federal court orders commissioner and Meta to start mediation to end protracted, costly legal proceedings

The Guardian - AU · Jun 28, 2023

Delays plaguing Australia’s FOI system preventing scrutiny of government, Rex Patrick says

Former senator tells federal court that delays in the review process is crippling the system

The Guardian - AU · Mar 20, 2023