Australia — Privacy Act DSAR Deadline Calculator
Calculate your exact response deadline under Privacy Act 1988 (Privacy Act).
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Privacy Act Overview
Full Name
Privacy Act 1988
Effective Since
1988-12-14
Regulatory Authority
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
Official Text
View lawAUD $50M, three times the benefit obtained, or 30% of adjusted turnover
Recent example: Clearview AI fined AUD $20M in 2021 (overturned on appeal)
Request Types & Deadlines
| Request Type | Deadline | Extension |
|---|---|---|
Right of Access APP 12 — Right to access personal information held by an organization | 30 days | +30 days |
Right to Correction APP 13 — Right to request correction of personal information | 30 days | +30 days |
Extension Rules
Extension period: 30 days
Conditions: Complex requests or large volume of information requested
Notification required: Within the original 30-day deadline
Special Rules & Common Mistakes
- •Must respond within 30 calendar days of receiving the request
- •Extension of up to 30 additional days for complex requests
- •Must provide written reasons for any refusal to grant access
- •Individuals may complain to the OAIC if request is not handled properly
- •APP entities include organizations with annual turnover over AUD $3M
Compare with Other Jurisdictions
| Law | Deadline | Method | Extension |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 30 days | calendar days | +30 days |
| 🇪🇺 EU GDPR | 1 months | calendar months | +2 months |
| 🇬🇧 UK GDPR | 1 months | calendar months | +2 months |
| 🇺🇸 CCPA | 45 days | calendar days | +45 days |
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