Online privacy
Report
Singled out: consumer understanding — and misunderstanding — of data broking, data privacy, and what it means for them
This report sets out the findings from national sample of Australians to explore how people perceive and understand the various types of personal information that organisations collect, use and share - along with the associated risks.
Policy report
Freedom of thought, social media and the teen brain
The authors of this paper argue that policy solutions to protect freedom of thought should not focus on outright technological bans but on measures to restrict exploitive platform design features and on investment in media literacy education to empower teens, parents and teachers to use social media in ways that foster health and well-being.
Policy report
Best interests and targeting: implementing the Privacy Act Review to advance children's rights
This paper explores 'targeting' from a child rights framework, identifying some of the more common ways targeting – as defined in the 2022 Privacy Act Review – interacts with children’s rights.
Report
Australians for sale: targeted advertising, data brokering, and consumer manipulation
This report documents the nature of some of the more troubling consumer manipulation practices currently occurring in Australia. It explores how targeted advertising affects people who gamble, consume alcohol, are experiencing financial stress, and how it affects children and young people.
Working paper
Examination of technology: large language models
This working paper considers the benefits, risks and harms of large language models and how the technology intersects with the regulatory remit of each member.