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From 12 March 2013 content is no longer being added to, or amended, on this site, consequently some information may be out of date.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

International privacy law

With e-commerce and information flowing around the world quickly and easily, it’s important to be aware of the existence of international privacy laws. Many countries have privacy or data protection regimes. To get information on international privacy law, and privacy regulators and groups outside Australia, see our Links page.

To find out more about our Office’s involvement in international privacy initiatives, see International and regional involvement.