Australia · Privacy and data governance
Privacy Regulations 2025 replace the former regulations
The Privacy Regulations 2025 commenced and repealed the 2013 regulations. Historical conduct can still require the version in force at that time.
What this means
Understand the practical effect.
The Privacy Regulations 2025 commenced and repealed the 2013 regulations. Historical conduct can still require the version in force at that time.
What to do
Turn the update into action.
Update policies, templates, training and advice links to the current regulations while preserving dated references where a historical provision continues to govern earlier conduct.
Official source
Check the controlling material.
Practical support
Apply this update to your business.
Confirm the products, customer journeys, claims, suppliers or processes affected, then identify the evidence, ownership and timing needed for a defensible response.
Watchdog can assess the update against your circumstances and recommend the most useful next step.
Important information
Check the current position.
This update is general information, not legal advice. Laws, official guidance and proceedings can change. Check the current source and your specific facts before acting.