The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) is the independent national regulator for privacy and freedom of information. Our purpose is to uphold privacy and information access rights.

As an independent statutory agency, the OAIC’s work is of national significance and plays an important role in shaping Australia’s information handling landscape across the economy – from government, digital platforms and the online environment, to health, finance and telecommunications. 

We are an agency within the Attorney-General Department’s portfolio with responsibility for:
•	privacy functions under the Privacy Act 1988 and other legislation
•	freedom of information, in particular review of decisions made by agencies and ministers under the Freedom of Information Act 1982.


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Office of the Australian Information Commissioner

Office of the Australian Information Commissioner's headquarters in Sydney, Australia

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The Communications and Strategy team at the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) is responsible for developing and executing strategic communication initiatives that promote privacy and information access rights. This team collaborates with various departments to ensure consistent messaging, manages public relations, and oversees the dissemination of key information to the public and stakeholders. Additionally, they develop strategies to influence policy and regulatory frameworks concerning privacy and freedom of information.

Communications and Strategy

The Legal and Compliance Team at the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) ensures adherence to privacy and freedom of information laws. They provide legal advice, conduct compliance reviews, and handle information access requests, contributing to the agency’s role in safeguarding information rights across various sectors, including government, digital platforms, health, finance, and telecommunications.

Legal and Compliance Team

This department manages compliance and strategic policy development related to regulatory intelligence and program management.

Regulatory Affairs

This department is responsible for conducting and overseeing investigations into various issues or incidents.

Investigations Department

The Commissioners Team at the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) is responsible for overseeing the agency's key functions related to privacy and freedom of information. This team provides strategic leadership and guidance for regulatory and compliance activities, advises on complex privacy issues and FOI review processes, and ensures the OAIC's initiatives align with national standards and legislative requirements. The team plays a crucial role in shaping policies and strategies that influence Australia’s information handling landscape across various sectors.

Commissioners Team

This department manages and oversees all communication strategies, including public relations and internal messaging.

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