Australia Cybersecurity and Privacy Resources
Recent Updates
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New! New guidance for engaging with artificial intelligence Jan 24, 2024
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Practical cyber security tips for business leaders Jan 17, 2024
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Essential Eight Maturity Model Update Nov 27, 2023
Information Security Manual
- Information Security Manual (ISM). Last update: December, 2023.
​A comprehensive cyber security framework intended for Chief Information Security Officers, Chief Information Officers, cyber security professionals and information technology managers.
Privacy (Commonwealth)
- Privacy Act, No. 119, 1988. Last update: October 18, 2023.
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​Spam Act, No. 129, 2003. Last update: March 10, 2016.
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Do Not Call Register Act 2006. Last update: September 01, 2021.
Privacy (State and Territory - public sector only)
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Information Privacy Act 2014. Last update: June 23, 2021.
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Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 No 133. Last update: November 28, 2023.
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Information Act 2002. (Northern territory) Last update: July 15, 2021.
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Queensland Information Privacy Act 2009. Last update: March 01, 2023.
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Tasmania Personal Information Protection Act. Last update: December 15, 2023.
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Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014. Last update: September 01, 2023
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Information Privacy Principles IPPS Instruction. Last update: May, 2020.
Health sector-specific (Commonwealth)
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Healthcare Identifiers Act 2010. Last update: September 01, 2021.
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My Health Records Act 2012. Last update: October 18, 2023.
Health sector-specific (State / Territory)
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Health Records (Privacy and Access) Act 1997. Last update: August 24, 2022
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Health Records and Information Privacy Act. Last update: October 01, 2023.
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Health Records Act 2001. Last update: September 01, 2023
Telecommunications-specific
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Telecommunications Act 1997 (Volume 1, 2, 3). Last update: October 11, 2023.
Other
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Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Rules Instrument 2007 (No. 1). Last update: January 26, 2024.
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Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006. Last update: October 20, 2023.
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Banking, Insurance, Life Insurance, Health Insurance and Superannuation (prudential standard) determination No. 1 of 2018. Last update: 12 December 2018.
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Prudential-Practice-Guide-CPG-235-Managing-Data-Risk_1. Last update: September 2013.