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OAIC Targets 60 Businesses for Privacy Compliance Check

1/2/2026

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The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) will conduct a compliance sweep of businesses that collect personal information, including real estate agencies, car dealerships, and licensed venues.
Companies could face fines up to $66,000 for inadequate privacy policies.
Commissioner Elizabeth Tydd warned that overcollection and long storage of personal data increase cybersecurity risks.
The OAIC plans to inspect 60 businesses across six sectors in January to ensure privacy compliance.

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The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) will conduct a compliance sweep of businesses that collect personal information, including real estate agencies, car dealerships, and licensed venues.
Companies could face fines up to $66,000 for inadequate privacy policies.
Commissioner Elizabeth Tydd warned that overcollection and long storage of personal data increase cybersecurity risks.
The OAIC plans to inspect 60 businesses across six sectors in January to ensure privacy compliance.