The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has announced a new partnership with Singapore’s Data Protection Commission as it seeks to strengthen links with international regulators.
Australian Information Commissioner and Privacy Commissioner, Angelene Falk said the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Singapore recognised the need to foster closer collaboration and cooperation in safeguarding the data protection rights of Australians and Singaporeans.
“Fostering international collaboration, including the development of global interoperability in data protection laws, is an essential element of the OAIC’s contemporary approach to regulation and its recently-released International Strategy,” Ms Falk said.
“The strategy explains how the OAIC will pursue international engagement as part of its regulatory approach.”
She said the strategy aimed to inform the OAIC of global trends and developments, allowing it to engage and lead on issues that would shape the global regulatory environment for years to come.
“Our international activities complement and inform our domestic work, advance our strategic priorities and contribute to our purpose and vision,” Ms Falk said.
The Singapore agreement follows the signing of a similar MoU with the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office last month.
“The MoUs with Singapore and the UK allow us to share resources and knowledge and cooperate on important initiatives to address privacy issues in our fast-moving and increasingly connected regulatory environments.”
