Home Resources Privacy Act Reform: An important update for marketers (Sept 2024) Compliance September 2024 Privacy Act Reform: An important update for marketers While this slimmed down Bill does not include many proposals that are most relevant to the marketing industry, ADMA is focused on keeping marketers on track in preparing for full reform which is both needed to bring privacy in line with the digital age and also importantly leads to data driven marketing practices expected from our customers. This resource was published on 13 September 2024. DOWNLOAD THE RESOURCE This resource is available to download by filling in the form. Filter Resources Filter Courses Capability Capability Campaign Integration Compliance Customer Experience Marketing Technology Insights Learnings Brand Development Content Format Content Format Information sheet Member-only Press-release Article Blog Case Study Data Event Infographic Media Coverage Research Tool-kit Video Webinar Whitepaper Topics Topics CMO Crib Sheet CMO Spotlight Global Forum Global Forum 2023 Privacy series Resource Compliance Resources CEO Blog Compliance Regulatory Content Copywriting Creative Data Data-driven Marketing Digital Campaigns Leadership Social Media Thought Leadership Article 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. Article 22nd May 2025 10 mins The Privacy Series: The Children’s Online Privacy Code To help marketers prepare for the impact that the privacy reforms will have on the industry and our practices, we have created The Privacy Series. Each month we will deep dive into one of the key components set to reshape the Privacy Act to understand what they mean for marketers and their businesses. Article 22nd May 2025 6 mins The Weakest Link Series: The Agency Agencies often act as an executional extension of a brand’s marketing team, and in doing so, they regularly handle personal and/or sensitive consumer information. In this article, we will explore three key weaknesses agencies contribute to the privacy chain including fragmented accountability, a culture of speed over security, and inconsistent data handling standards. Article 15th May 2025 7 mins The Privacy Commissioner is ready. Are you? Why now is the time for marketers to prioritise privacy The OAIC has drawn a line in the sand. Legislative reform may be delayed, but expectations are rising. Here, Andrea Martens, CEO of the Association for Data-Driven Marketing and Advertising (ADMA), shares what every marketer needs to know - and do - before the regulator comes knocking. Article 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. Load More
Article 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.
Article 22nd May 2025 10 mins The Privacy Series: The Children’s Online Privacy Code To help marketers prepare for the impact that the privacy reforms will have on the industry and our practices, we have created The Privacy Series. Each month we will deep dive into one of the key components set to reshape the Privacy Act to understand what they mean for marketers and their businesses.
Article 22nd May 2025 6 mins The Weakest Link Series: The Agency Agencies often act as an executional extension of a brand’s marketing team, and in doing so, they regularly handle personal and/or sensitive consumer information. In this article, we will explore three key weaknesses agencies contribute to the privacy chain including fragmented accountability, a culture of speed over security, and inconsistent data handling standards.
Article 15th May 2025 7 mins The Privacy Commissioner is ready. Are you? Why now is the time for marketers to prioritise privacy The OAIC has drawn a line in the sand. Legislative reform may be delayed, but expectations are rising. Here, Andrea Martens, CEO of the Association for Data-Driven Marketing and Advertising (ADMA), shares what every marketer needs to know - and do - before the regulator comes knocking.
Article 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.