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The OAIC has published a resource for telecommunications carriers and service providers outlining their key privacy obligations when the data retention scheme comes into force on 13 October: http://bit.ly/1MqWpFf

Data retention privacy obligations
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has published Privacy business resource 11: Telecommunications service providers’ obligations arising under the Privacy Act as a result of Part 5-1A of the TIA Act to assist telecommunications carriers and service providers to understand t…
oaic.gov.au
Alert Priority High | Fake Windows 10 update leading to ransomware attack
Ransomware disguised as an installer of the new Microsoft Windows 10 operating system is encrypting Australian user and business computers. The ransomware resides in an email that claims to be from Microsoft which offers a free upgrade to Windows 10. The email contains a zip file attachment, which c…
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The ‪#‎OAIC‬ farewells Australia’s first ‪#‎Australian‬ Information Commissioner, Professor John McMillan: http://bit.ly/1grVffy

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Is your real estate agent allowed to take photos in your house? Watch this for some advice:

Is my real estate agent allowed to take photos in my house?| Office of the Australian...
Tenancy laws cover when your real estate agent is allowed to take photos in your house, and it is best practice for them to consult you about this.
oaic.gov.au
Alert Priority Moderate | Be wary of scammers claiming to be from government departments
You are advised to be wary of calls from scammers who claim to be from government departments and who ask for personal or financial details. The New South Wales Department of Finance, Services and Innovation has warned of such a scam primarily targeting elderly people or people in regional communiti…
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Facebook pages claiming to give away Mercedes Benz and Audi cars are the latest in a long line of 'Like and Share' phishing scams. Remember not to share these posts and to report the pages.

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) is running a free webinar on privacy policies, targeted at GP practices. The webinar will run from 12.30–1.30pm on Tuesday 11 August 2015. Spaces are limited. Click on the link below for more information and to register.

OAIC webinar on creating a privacy policy for GP practices - OAIC
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) is running a webinar on privacy policies, targeted at GP practices. The webinar will run from 12.30–1.30pm on Tuesday 11 August 2015.
oaic.gov.au

Scam alert: Beware of fake Telstra refund emails.

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SCAM ALERT: Fake Telstra refund emails

The ACMA has received hundreds of reports from Australians concerning Telstra refund emails.

These emails are a phishing ...scam designed to trick people into clicking links and giving away personal information.

Here is an example of one of the scam emails in circulation. The subject line is: 'Your Telstra bill for account 2000XXXXXXXXX is refunded'. The sender address was Telstraemailbill_noreply9(at)online.Telstra. com

The scammers have copied real information from Telstra and at first sight it looks legitimate. But there are also obvious signs it is a scam. Can you pick them?

Do not click on the links if you receive an email similar to this and never reply to a suspected phishing email. To learn more about phishing scams and how to protect yourself, visit http://www.acma.gov.au/…/Cybe…/Dont-reply-to-phishing-emails

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What can I do about my neighbour’s security camera? Talk to them first, then watch this ‪#‎OAIC‬ ‪#‎privacy‬ video.

What can I do about my neighbour’s security camera? - OAIC
If your neighbour has a surveillance camera pointed at your house and you are worried about your privacy, the best thing to do is talk to your neighbour about it.
oaic.gov.au

You can ask for access or corrections to your personal information:

How do I access my personal information?| Office of the Australian Information Commissioner - OAIC
A government agency is not allowed to charge you for access to your personal information, but a private sector organisation may charge a reasonable fee. Generally, they should give you access within 30 days.
oaic.gov.au

You can complain about the mishandling of your personal info. Find out how...

How do I make a privacy complaint?| Office of the Australian Information Commissioner - OAIC
The Privacy Act protects personal information that is handled by Australian Government agencies, not-for-profits and many businesses.
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‪#‎Privacy‬ is about protecting info that says who we are, what we think, what we believe

Video and audio | News and events| Office of the Australian Information Commissioner - OAIC
This page holds video and audio content about the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) and its functions.
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Is Social Media Putting Your Home's Security At Risk?
We often think of the internet as being a destination. A place that we go to that extends beyond our homes. But did you know that the things we do on the internet may impact our home's security? Am...
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Acting Australian Information Commissioner appointed: On 31 July 2015, Professor John McMillan AO, will formally resign as Australian Information Commissioner to take up his new role as Acting NSW Ombudsman. Professor McMillan will be taking leave from 20 July and Timothy Pilgrim will be acting Australian Information Commissioner from this time.

Mr Pilgrim will carry out the functions and exercise the Commissioner powers under the Privacy Act 1988, Freedom of Information Act 1982 and the Australian Information Commissioner Act 2010.

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner wishes Professor McMillan well in his new role.

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Check out our new look Scamwatch website. Find the latest information about scams affecting Australians, along with tips for staying a step ahead of the scammers. http://scamwatch.gov.au

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We are well into ‪#‎NAIDOCWeek‬ and it's great to see all the celebrations taking place around this great country of ours!!

A shout out to Elaine Chambers the winner of the 2015 National NAIDOC poster, it's great to see the poster being displayed so proudly! ‪#‎NAIDOC2015‬

Happy NAIDOC week!

NAIDOC History | NAIDOC
Warning Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are warned that this web site may contain images of deceased people.
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