AIIA Urges Albanese Government to Publish Privacy Act Changes by Year's End
The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) has urged the Albanese Government to publish an exposure draft of proposed Privacy Act changes before the year's end. The AIIA, an advocate for harmonization with global standards like the GDPR, seeks to strengthen Australia's data protection laws.
The AIIA suggests removing the exemption for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from the Privacy Act, advocating for all businesses to be liable for data breaches. This move aligns with the AIIA's belief that the Privacy Act is the appropriate vehicle to address current data and privacy concerns. Additionally, the AIIA proposes clarifying data retention requirements and monitoring the feasibility and effect of Australian Privacy Principle 11.2.
In Europe, the German government, led by a coalition of CDU/CSU and SPD, has pledged to introduce extensive reforms to the data protection law by the end of 2025. They aim to exploit national leeway in the DSGVO and push for broader exemptions at the EU level, particularly for non-commercial activities and SMEs.
The AIIA's call for a focus on security culture and an uplift in capability in Australian data governance practices underscores the importance of these proposed changes. The release of the exposure draft before the end of the year will be a significant step towards strengthening Australia's data protection landscape.
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