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Australia is eyeing a world-first ‘fair and reasonable’ test for data collection and privacy

New rules on what companies can do with personal information include tighter consent requirements, a ‘right to be forgotten’, and a simple test for what’s OK.

  • Australia introduces world-first 'fair and reasonable' test for data collection.
  • Privacy Amendment (Personal Data Protection) Bill 2026 open for public comment.
  • Bill includes stricter consent requirements and right to be forgotten.

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