Office of the Australian Information Commissioner

Get ready – we’ve ‘powered up’ our Privacy Awareness Week (PAW) 2024 website! Visit the website to find out more about our PAW 2024 campaign: paw.gov.au This year’s theme focuses on privacy and technology and the key principles of transparency, accountability and security. Find out what they mean for you. And lastly, don’t forget to sign your organisation up as a PAW supporter to show your commitment to good privacy practices.  As a supporter, you can also have your logo appear on the website, receive updates and access our campaign toolkit.   #PAW2024 #PrivacyAwarenessWeek #PowerUpYourPrivacy

Work for a government agency? Power up the security of personal information in your agency by using the right tools and guarding against known and emerging threats. 🟦 Guard against impersonation: Have strong identity management and authentication steps. Foster a privacy-aware culture to help staff identify instances of fraud and keep access secure. 🟦 Use the right tools: Have up-to-date privacy management and data breach response plans, and make use of our guidance and tools. Use cyber security mitigation strategies. 🟦 Lock the doors: Most data breaches within government agencies result from human error, so mitigate this risk through strong processes, technology and training. Be vigilant about the practices of third-party providers, and consider risks posed by outdated technology and platforms. Visit: https://lnkd.in/g4xPDJ64 #PAW2024 #PrivacyAwarenessWeek

Our consultation on the application made by the Australian Retail Credit Association to vary the Privacy (Credit Reporting) Code 2014 closes next Tuesday 7 May. Have your say before then: https://lnkd.in/gVBSAShr

Sign up to our Information Matters newsletter for the latest news about the privacy and freedom of information landscape: https://lnkd.in/guFr369W     April edition out now.

Power up the security of personal information in your business by using the right tools and guarding against known and emerging threats. Start with these 3 steps: 🟩 Guard against impersonation: Access to customer accounts through credential stuffing and compromised staff access are key issues to look out for. Strengthen identity management and authentication steps. 🟩 Use the right tools: Have up-to-date privacy management and data breach response plans, and make use of our guidance and tools. Use cyber security mitigation strategies. 🟩 Lock the doors: Assume human error will occur and design for it. And choose wisely when outsourcing the handling of personal information to service providers and contractors. Make sure the right security measures are in place. #PAW2024 #PrivacyAwarenessWeek

On Anzac Day we pause to remember and honour the service and sacrifice of those who have served our nation.

REMINDER: There’s just one week remaining to provide feedback on the National Health (Privacy) Rules 2021 through our consultation.   Individuals, government agencies and organisations – have your say on the new draft rules, including: – their effect on individuals – the operation of Medicare Benefits Schedule and Pharmaceutical Benefits Schedule processes – public sector operations and policy development – open data and associated research initiatives.   Find out more and have your say before the consultation closes next Wednesday 1 May: https://lnkd.in/gUCc3vEZ

Privacy Awareness Week is just around the corner. The annual campaign puts a spotlight on privacy and the importance of protecting personal information. This year’s theme focuses on privacy and technology and the key principles of transparency, accountability and security.   In calling on organisations to help us power up privacy, Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind said: ‘While individuals can all do our bit by having sound personal data practices, the biggest onus is on businesses and other organisations that hold data to make the right decisions to adequately protect and respect it, and not collect or keep what is not needed.   ‘Now is the time for all actors in the digital ecosystem to power up their privacy. ‘Doing so will be good for individuals, and good for business.’ Power up your privacy by visiting paw.gov.au #PAW2024 #PrivacyAwarenessWeek

The Australian community expects government agencies to protect privacy as a fundamental human right. Ensure you’re meeting and exceeding your privacy obligations on behalf of your government agency by following these practical steps: 🟦 Apply high standards: Government agencies should manage personal information to a consistently high standard. Make great privacy practices a strength. 🟦 Act fast – don’t delay: Ensure prompt notification of data breaches by having effective systems for detecting, assessing, responding to and notifying breaches. 🟦 Embed a strong privacy culture: Make privacy a leadership priority and foster a strong privacy culture at all levels. Visit: https://lnkd.in/g4xPDJ64 #PowerUpYourPrivacy #PAW2024 #PrivacyAwarenessWeek

‼️ Privacy Awareness Week event alert ‼️ Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus and Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind will join other speakers at the Privacy by Design Awards hosted by CyberCX and the Tech Council of Australia. 📅 Thursday 2 May 🕒 6:30 pm AEST 📍 Sydney More information: https://lnkd.in/dkZgW_2P #PAW2024 #PrivacyAwarenessWeek #PowerUpYourPrivacy