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Developments in Privacy and AI Law in Australia

Navigate the rapid evolution of technology regulation by mastering the latest privacy updates, compliance mandates, and AI governance frameworks transforming Australian law.

Created byJodie Siganto
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BeginnerUpdated May 8, 2026
Developments in Privacy and AI Law in Australia

What You'll Learn

check_circleUnderstand the current and future reforms to Australia’s Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) including the background to and drivers for reform
check_circleFamiliarise yourself with amendments and updates to State privacy laws focusing on WA and Qld
check_circleIdentify some of the actions required to ensure compliance with updates to privacy laws
check_circleIdentify the privacy concerns associated with developing or deploying AI technologies and recommended regulatory responses
check_circleUnderstand the background to and current trajectory for AI regulation in Australia, including the impact of developments overseas
check_circleFamiliarise yourself with Australia’s social media ban for under-16s

About This Course

Comprehensive update on progress of Australia’s Privacy Act reform so far and future anticipated changes, privacy reform at the State level, AI and social media regulation—including the under-16 social media ban. These topics will be examined in the broader context of balancing citizen protection with digital innovation and the forces shaping Australia’s regulatory direction in the digital sector.

Key topics discussed:

  • Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) reforms to date
  • Proposed Tranche 2 Privacy Act reform
  • Privacy Commissioner’s recent regulatory activity and enforcement action
  • New WA Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act (PRIS Act)
  • Update to Queensland’s Information Privacy Act
  • Privacy risks with use of AI and regulatory responses to date
  • Regulating AI in Australia
  • New Social Media Minimum Age requirements
  • Other social media regulation in Australia

Your Instructor

Jodie Siganto
Jodie Siganto

Founder | Privacy 108 Consulting

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Jodie is one of Australia’s leading privacy and security experts and the Founder of Privacy 108 Consulting. A qualified lawyer with over 20 years of experience, Jodie advises government departments, Australian businesses and international organisations on matters related to privacy, data management and information system security. Jodie’s expertise and profound understanding of the legal, privacy and data security industries allow her to offer a unique capability to advise on a wide range of privacy, security and technology issues. Following a stint in private practice, she has held in-house counsel roles for Tandem Computers, Unisys Asia and Dell. In 2000, she co-founded data security firm, Bridge Point Communications. A passionate advocate for privacy and data protection, Jodie wants to help organisations ensure they retain the trust of their stakeholders and the wider community, in the ways that they collect, use and secure data. She believes that the most effective solutions begin with robust and thoughtfully designed information security and privacy programs and continue to mature with practical guidance and support from subject matter experts.

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