In a conversation with Salinger Privacy Principal Anna Johnston, CIPP/E, CIPM, FIP, Office of the Australian Privacy Commissioner Assistant Commissioner David Stevens said the OAIC is aiming to improve the compliance of regulated entities. Stevens said the OAIC has been identifying systemic issues while using its enforcement and regulatory powers to change industry practices across the economy. The topics discussed included when data is under the purview of privacy laws, even if no one could be directly identified, and how to build a privacy management program.
OAIC seeks to bolster compliance by regulated entities across economy
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