Are you interested in participating in a roundtable discussion on the OAIC Children’s Online Privacy Code?

Chatham House Rules will apply to encourage a collaborative and open discussion.

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Background

The Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 (the Act) introduced a mandate for the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) to develop a Children’s Online Privacy Code (the Code)

As part of this process, the OAIC is inviting industry, civil society, academia and any other interested parties to respond to the Issues Paper, attached below. This paper seeks information and views to inform the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner’s (OAIC) development of the Code. While public consultation is not a statutory requirement the OAIC seeks views to inform the draft Code by identifying key issues, perspectives or gaps. While we will are likely to hold the roundtable after 31 July 2025 (Deadline for responding to the issues paper) we are still keen to consult with you on the proposed plan in time for Phase 3 of the consultation.

Proposed agenda

Acknowledgement of country

Introductions

Your views/evidence/discussion on:

Scope of services covered by the Code

When and how the Code should apply to APP entities

Age range-specific guidance

Tea break

APP specific questions (APP1-APP13) including anonymity, collection of solicited and unsolicited personal information, direct marketing, access to personal information

Important material

Issues paper: Children's Online Privacy Code - Issues Paper 2-7 (DOCX, 260 KB)

More information: Children’s Online Privacy Code

Other reading material: https://www.allens.com.au/insights-news/insights/2025/07/childrens-privacy-whats-next-for-the-upcoming-oaic-code/