Code of conduct
Report
Report on risks to confidential control in the public sector
The report concerns the investigation of a former senior officer at the Department of Finance (WA) who downloaded confidential information from a computer system before leaving to take up a role in the private sector. It highlights the significant misconduct risks in having weak and insufficient information controls. The Commission provided two recommendations.
Briefing paper
Consultation with young people from migrant and diaspora background about the Children’s Online Privacy Code
This paper presents insights from interviews with young people from migrant and diaspora backgrounds, conducted to inform the development of the Children’s Online Privacy Code. Prepared for the Office of the Australian Privacy Commissioner, the briefing amplifies youth perspectives on digital privacy and highlights their priorities for policy reform.
Briefing paper
Consultation with academics and civil society about the Children’s Online Privacy Code
This paper summarises insights from a workshop with academics and civil society experts, capturing key reflections and recommendations to inform the development of the Children’s Online Privacy Code. Prepared as a briefing for the Office of the Australian Privacy Commissioner, it distils collective expertise to support a rights-based approach to children’s digital privacy.
Briefing paper
The Australian privacy principles and the rights of children and young people
This paper was developed to support a workshop on shaping the Children’s Online Privacy Code. It draws connections between the Australian Privacy Principles, children’s rights and young people's perspectives, aiming to deepen the dialogue around what the Code should address to better protect children’s privacy online.
Briefing paper
Consultation with young people about the Children’s Online Privacy Code and consent and agency
This paper captures insights from a workshop with young people, focusing on their views of online privacy, agency, and consent. It aims to represent their voices authentically and inform the drafting of the Children’s Online Privacy Code. The paper highlights youth perspectives as central to shaping more inclusive and responsive digital privacy policies.