Site Changes

On 1 November 2010 the Office of the Privacy Commissioner was integrated into the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner and a new website established at www.oaic.gov.au.

Note 1: Major changes to the Privacy Act 1988 will come into effect in March 2014. Agencies, businesses and not for profits need to start preparing for these changes. For more information go to our privacy law reform page at www.oaic.gov.au
Note 2: From 12 March 2013 content is no longer being added to, or amended, on this site, consequently some information may be out of date. For new privacy content visit the www.oaic.gov.au website.

Where can I go for more help?

In Australia:

Office of the Privacy Commissioner: our website has a number of resources you may find useful, including our youth portal, information sheets and frequently asked questions.

Or contact us:

email: privacy@privacy.gov.au
Privacy Enquiries Line: 1300 363 992

NetAlert: an Australian Government initiative that helps families create a safe online environment.

Bullying. No way!: a website created by Australia’s schools community to address bullying.

Outside Australia:

NetSafe (New Zealand): an initiative of New Zealand’s ‘Internet Safety Group’ that provides information and education materials on cyber-safety.

Canadian Office of the Privacy Commissioner: information and a number of resources about social networking sites are available on its website.

Ontario Office of the Privacy Commissioner (Canada): a number of resources about social networking sites are available on its website, including:

UK Information Commissioner’s Office: includes a site for young people that gives information about social networking sites and how to protect your privacy online.

OnGuard Online (USA): provides practical tips to help protect your personal information online, secure computers and guard against internet fraud. OnGuard Online also has a parents’ guide to social networking.

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