Australian privacy watchdog closes inquiry into court-recordings probe
( November 4, 2026, 02:40 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Australia's privacy watchdog issued a preliminary report on Wednesday, finding that three employees of an India-based subcontractor accessed a limited number of Australian court recordings and transcripts between September 2025 and February 2026 after being granted access outside approved arrangements. The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner said the affected courts had put strong privacy safeguards in place and that the access was limited in scope, with no evidence the information was further disclosed. The watchdog decided not to take further action against VIQ Solutions, citing the courts' response to the incident, the limited privacy impact and the company's liquidation.Statement follows. Report attached....
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