In this update, Stephens Lawyers & Consultants provides a review of selected determinations made (and published) by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) during the period August 2024 to 30 September 2026 in relation to privacy breaches in which compensation was awarded – and the factors that the OAIC takes into account in assessing whether compensation should be awarded to the complainant.
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In this update, Stephens Lawyers & Consultants provides an overview of the compensation awarded in privacy breach determinations made during October 2022 – July 2024 by the OAIC and some of the factors it took into account in awarding compensation and costs.
With long awaited changes to the Privacy Act now imminent, businesses cannot afford to be complacent about privacy compliance.
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The Optus data breach involving the disclosure of personal information of about 10 million Optus customers, exposes Optus to claims for compensation under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and also to possible claims for breach of contract, negligence and contravention of the Australian Consumer Law.
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Stephens Lawyers & Consultants provides a review of the compensation awarded in determinations for privacy breaches made during the period 2020 – September 2022 by the Office of the Australian Information and Privacy Commissioner.
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Privacy breaches in Victoria (Vic) involving an individual’s personal and sensitive information can result in psychological and physical damage and financial losses. An individual affected by a privacy breach may be able to seek compensation and other remedies…
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