This issues paper has been released to seek views from interested stakeholders on the nature of the data broker industry in Australia, and any related competition and consumer issues that may arise.

Consumers have an interest in disclosing sufficient and accurate information, in order to gain insurance cover. They also have an interest in the protection of data about themselves, and in fair dealing by the insurer. This report finds a number of privacy issues as the Australian Government introduces a Consumer Data Right (CDR) in the...

This framework document seeks to inform decision-makers on how best to re-use data to solve public problems, such as tackling COVID-19. This framework seeks to inform if, when and how the re-use of personal data can be aligned with people’s expectations and societal values.

The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security is required by Part 5-1A of the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979 (TIA Act) to undertake a review of the mandatory data retention regime (MDRR). This report outlines the findings from the 2020 inquiry.

What is the impact of state surveillance on journalism? This paper by Lisa Main, a journalist for ABC, and a member of their investigative unit, aims to contribute to the debate. The mandatory bulk collection of data by governments presents liberal democracies with a dilemma. Can western governments maintain their commitment to a free press...