This Week in Privacy: 1 November 2021
November 01, 2021
Australia: AG invites further submissions regarding Privacy Act review
The Australian Attorney-General announced that the Government is accepting further submissions regarding their review of the Privacy Act 1988.
The AG highlighted the release of a Discussion Paper which covers a broad range of topics includeing
- the scope and application of the Privacy Act;
- the protections contained in the Australian Privacy Principles; and
- how the Privacy Act is regulated and enforced.
The AG also noted that this consultation is being held at the same time as a consultation on the Exposure Draft of the Privacy Legislation Amendment (Enhancing Online Privacy and Other Measures) Bill 2021.
The Government will be accepting submissions until 10 January 2022.
Read more here.
Nigeria: Lagos State Data Protection Bill passes second reading
In Nigeria, the Lagos State Data Protection Bill passed the second reading by the State Assembly.
The bill would apply to data processing carried out by data controllers which are domiciled in the State of Lagos or not domiciled in the State but which make use of automated or non-automated means in the State, unless those means are used only to forward personal data through the State. The bill seeks to establish legal bases and principles for the processing of personal data, as well as duties for controllers, and data security requirements.
In addition, the bill seeks to establish the Lagos State Data Protection Commission.
Read more here.
International: G7 countries agree Digital Trade Principles
The UK's Department for International Trade announced that G7 countries had reached a consensus on the Digital Trade Principles.
The Digital Trade Principles consist of the following:
- open digital markets;
- data free flow with trust;
- safeguards for workers, consumers, and businesses;
- digital trading systems, involving the digitisation of trade-related documents to facilitate the flow of goods along the entirety of the supply chain; and
- fair and inclusive global governance, which calls for common rules for digital trade to be agreed and upheld at the World Trade Organization.
Read more here.