A mandatory data breach notification law bringing Australia more in line with international standards was introduced in February 2018. Data breach guidance for individuals, agencies and organisations is available through the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.
Digital citizenship is about confident and positive engagement with digital technology. A digital citizen is a person with the skills and knowledge to effectively use digital technologies to participate in society, communicate with others and create and consume digital content.
Games, apps and social networking sites are popular among children and adults alike. Learn about the latest apps, how to protect your information and where to get more safety guidance. All information provided is factual and it is up to each individual to decide whether an app, game or social networking site is appropriate for themselves and their family. Any app or game that allows users to interact with others, including people they may not know, presents a potential risk of unwanted contact.
Stay Smart Online provides simple, easy to understand advice on how to protect yourself online as well as up-to-date information on the latest online threats and how to respond.
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner - Privacy law and data breaches
A mandatory data breach notification law bringing Australia more in line with international standards was introduced in February 2018. Data breach guidance for individuals, agencies and organisations is available through the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.
Office of the eSafety Commissioner - Digital citizenship
Digital citizenship is about confident and positive engagement with digital technology. A digital citizen is a person with the skills and knowledge to effectively use digital technologies to participate in society, communicate with others and create and consume digital content.
Office of the eSafety Commissioner - Games, apps and social networking
Games, apps and social networking sites are popular among children and adults alike. Learn about the latest apps, how to protect your information and where to get more safety guidance. All information provided is factual and it is up to each individual to decide whether an app, game or social networking site is appropriate for themselves and their family. Any app or game that allows users to interact with others, including people they may not know, presents a potential risk of unwanted contact.
Stay Smart Online
Stay Smart Online provides simple, easy to understand advice on how to protect yourself online as well as up-to-date information on the latest online threats and how to respond.