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Tort for invasions of privacy comes into effect in Australia

( June 10, 2025, 04:57 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Australia’s new statutory tort for serious invasions of privacy has entered into force, with the country’s regulator welcoming the milestone as a “first step” in Australia’s overhaul of privacy laws. In a LinkedIn post, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner said that individuals could now bring a legal claim against another person or organization who has invaded their privacy by “intruding upon their seclusion or misused information about them.” A court will be able to award damages or other remedies, where appropriate, the OAIC said. Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind said that while the OAIC doesn’t administer the tort, she was “delighted to see an alternative pathways for people to seek redress.”  The LinkedIn post by the OAIC follows: ...

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