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Australia ADM Transparency Obligations

GDPR📅 December 10, 2026📅287days

Description

Automated decision-making transparency obligations under Australia's Privacy Act come into effect. APP entities must include information about automated decisions in their privacy policies, explaining how automated systems make decisions about individuals and what safeguards are in place. The Children's Online Privacy Code must also be registered by this date.

Requirements

  • Update privacy policies with ADM transparency information
  • Document automated decision-making processes and safeguards
  • Implement Children's Online Privacy Code requirements
  • Review and update data handling practices for ADM
  • Train staff on new transparency obligations

Applicable To

Australian APP entitiesOrganizations using automated decision-making in AustraliaService providers to Australian children

Penalty Information

âš Up to AUD 50 million, or three times the benefit obtained, or 30% of adjusted turnover (whichever is greatest).