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From 12 March 2013 content is no longer being added to, or amended, on this site, consequently some information may be out of date.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.

What can I do if I’m being threatened, harassed or defamed online?

Take action. You do not have to put up with being threatened or harassed online. There are lots of people who can help.

FAQ 8 gives you some things you can do if you think your personal information is being misused in this way.

If the harassment is serious, there may be other laws (other than privacy laws) that can help you. Think about contacting the police for more information.

If you think you have been defamed online, think about getting legal advice.

FAQ 10 has links to websites and organisations that may be able to help.

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