From www.khq.com.au: The Australian Privacy Commissioner is actively advancing data privacy enforcement with new powers and a focus on education, aiming to enhance compliance and adapt to rising public expectations.

The approach emphasizes “necessity” and “fairness” over consent, distinguishing it from the GDPR by promoting responsible data use without blanket consent requirements.

Enhanced investigatory powers enable the Commissioner to impose penalties for a range of violations, fostering a cultural shift in corporate governance regarding data privacy practices.