July 8, 2026
Healthcare services violated privacy by enabling targeted ads
The Privacy Commissioner found that two health services providers used tracking pixels to secretly collect information.
Data protection and privacy
Concerned about your personal data? So are we. That’s why we’re tackling misuse of consumer data, AI and automated decision-making.
June 24, 2026
Will AFCA鈥檚 new powers help scam victims get their money back?
Starting in March 2027, the national dispute resolution service will become a one-stop-shop for scam complaints.
June 9, 2026
How much money is big tech making from us?
According to one eye-opening analysis, our personal information is worth trillions to tech platforms and AI companies.
May 29, 2026
How to spot a deepfake video scam
AI clones of people you might trust are harder to spot than you think. Here鈥檚 what to watch out for.
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Data collection and use
July 8, 2026
Healthcare services violated privacy by enabling targeted ads
The Privacy Commissioner found that two health services providers used tracking pixels to secretly collect information.
June 9, 2026
How much money is big tech making from us?
According to one eye-opening analysis, our personal information is worth trillions to tech platforms and AI companies.
May 18, 2026
The ads you see reveal a lot about you 鈥� and AI is watching
AI systems can infer private attributes by analysing the ads we're being shown 鈥� without us even knowing.
April 30, 2026
Rent platform 2Apply ordered to stop demanding excessive personal info from renters
The RentTech company crossed the line by manipulating prospective tenants into providing unnecessary information.
Protecting your data
May 29, 2026
How to spot a deepfake video scam
AI clones of people you might trust are harder to spot than you think. Here鈥檚 what to watch out for.
April 2, 2026
Scams getting worse where new protections won鈥檛 apply
Criminals are moving toward online contact methods not covered by the government鈥檚 Scams Prevention Framework.
March 30, 2026
Why wouldn鈥檛 the bank help this identity theft victim?
Her questions were left unanswered because she wasn't a customer of the bank the fraudster used.
January 9, 2026
Real estate agents, chemists, car hire companies and more under new privacy scrutiny
Australia鈥檚 privacy regulator is reviewing the privacy policies of businesses collecting your personal data during in-person interactions.