Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 – automated decision-making transparency (APPs 1.7–1.9)

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Requires entities covered by the Privacy Act to state in their privacy policies the kinds of personal information used, and the kinds of decisions made, by computer programs that make or substantially and directly assist decisions significantly affecting individuals' rights or interests. It is a transparency duty only, with no right to contest.

Why it matters

Organisations using AI or automated systems for significant decisions about Australians must update privacy policies by 10 Dec 2026.

What it requires

Transparency to usersData governance

Penalties

General Privacy Act civil penalty and infringement regime applies.

SourceFederal Register of Legislation: https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2024A00128/asmade/2024-12-10/text/1/epub/OEBPS/document_1/document_1.html Secondary: https://allens.com.au/insights-news/insights/2026/06/automated-decision-making-transparency-what-app-entities-need-to-know-about-the-app-1-amendments/ Checked against the source on 4 Oct 2026. Act No. 128, 2024 (Royal Assent 10 Dec 2024); ADM provisions commence 24 months later. OAIC issues paper released 18 May 2026; OAIC guidance expected before commencement.

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Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 – automated decision-making transparency (APPs 1.7–1.9). Parliament of Australia; Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC). Status: Partly in force. wheresthe.ai, https://wheresthe.ai/rule/au-privacy-act-automated-decision-transparency/ (verified 4 Oct 2026).

Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 – automated decision-making transparency (APPs 1.7–1.9)

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