On August 8, 2023, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) issued the report of the Australian Community Attitudes to Privacy Survey (ACAPS) 2023. According to the OAIC, the ACAPS survey provided insights into Australians' opinions on various privacy-related subjects, including data practices, privacy legislation, data breaches, biometrics, artificial intelligence (AI), and children's privacy. The OAIC noted that the survey, which involved 1,916 respondents, revealed that data breaches are the biggest privacy concern for Australians. Additionally, the OAIC highlighted the following findings from the survey: 90% of Australians are clear about the need to guard their pers
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Australia: OAIC releases privacy survey report
August 8, 2023
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The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner released the Australian Community Attitudes to Privacy Survey 2023, revealing data breaches as the top privacy concern among Australians. The survey showed that while 90% of Australians recognize the importance of protecting personal information, only 32% feel in control of their privacy, and 47% experienced a data breach last year. Australians expressed a desire for conditions on AI decisions affecting them and showed discomfort with sharing personal data with overseas companies. The OAIC emphasized the need for individuals to be aware of privacy rights and for organizations to adopt strong privacy practices and improve data breach responses.