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The following Timelines were included in ADMA’s presentation at the iMedia Modern Media Summit in March 2022.

The Timelines include a snapshot of some key global events that have contributed to how data privacy regulation in certain regions has developed and led to key changes/moves by the global platforms.

While these all contribute to the ongoing discussions about Data Privacy law reform in Australia, it is by no way a comprehensive reflection of all privacy events.

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03rd Jun 2025 5 minutes

Australia’s Productivity Commission: An overview for marketers

In December 2024, the Government tasked the Productivity Commission, the Government’s research and advisory body ‘on economic, social and environmental issues affecting the welfare of Australians’, with identifying the highest priority reform areas under five productivity pillars. In this article explore what the productivity commission is and what is means for marketers, plus ADMA's involvement in the consultation process as an advocate for industry.

07th May 2025 8 mins

The Privacy Commissioner is armed and ready to enforce privacy law: Are you prepared?

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) is taking a firm, proactive stance on enforcing privacy law, despite delays to reforms in tranche two. We look at what this means for marketers, CMOs and their businesses, and how ADMA can help navigate these complexities.

24th Apr 2025 15 mins

The Weakest Link Series: The Platform

When it comes to the data privacy chain, few parties hold as much data or influence as platforms. Social media platforms in particular act as the central point where consumer data is aggregated, monetised, and distributed. In this article, we explore three major weaknesses platforms contribute to the data privacy chain including poor data transparency, an overreliance on algorithms, and inadequate enforcement of third-party policies.

27th Mar 2025 8 mins

How marketers can collaborate with legal in the great privacy overhaul

With the first wave of Privacy Act reforms now in effect, privacy compliance has become a high-stakes issue for Australian businesses and marketers are right in the middle of it. Sarah Waladan, Head of Regulatory and Advocacy at ADMA, explains why legal teams need to treat marketing as a frontline compliance function - not an afterthought.

27th Mar 2025 9 mins

The Weakest Link Series: The Consumer

The role the consumer plays in the data privacy chain is a pivotal one. In this article series, we will deep dive into each of the links in the chain, assess the areas for improvement and how marketers can help strengthen the chain overall through their own roles.

27th Mar 2025 14 mins

The Privacy Series: The Scams Prevention Framework

With the number of scams or attempted scams targeting Australians on a daily basis, in February 2025 the Australian Government took action and passed the Scams Prevention Framework Bill (2024). In this latest edition of the Privacy Series, we will explore the new Scam Prevention Framework and what impact it will have on marketers.

27th Mar 2025 16 mins

Regulatory Spotlight: Navigating data privacy, AI and compliance with Peter Leonard

In this edition of ADMA’s Regulatory Spotlight, we speak with Peter Leonard, an expert in data and technology and Chair of ADMA’s Regulatory and Advocacy Working Group.

29th Jan 2025

Privacy Briefing: Critical privacy and enforcement issues CMO's need to understand Webinar

The ADMA Regulatory and Advocacy team provided an update on best practice in the context of contacting and communicating with customers in the channels of e-communications and telemarketing. The session included some practical steps you can take to ensure that your business and marketing teams continue to meet legal obligations.

13th Sep 2024 15 mins

Privacy Act Reform: An important update for marketers (Sept 2024)

This is an important update for marketers as we've just seen the Privacy Act reform reach Parliament. Take a look at a timeline of 4 years of consultation, key developments, and where we are today.

09th Sep 2024

Understanding the Spam Act in 2024 and beyond webinar

Join the ADMA Regulatory and Advocacy team as they provide an update on best practice in the context of contacting and communicating with customers in the channels of e-communications and telemarketing. The session will include some practical steps you can take to ensure that your business and marketing teams continue to meet legal obligations.

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