What is the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC’s) role?

Question

What is the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC’s) role? 

Answer

OAIC has a number of roles in the CDR regime, including an advisory role, overview of the privacy protection elements, and consumer complaints handling once in operation. OAIC will be the first port of call for complaints for consumers regarding breaches of their rights under the CDR regime.

They will work with the Data Standards Body to ensure that the consumer’s privacy is well protected, and be an observer on the Advisory Committee.