Privacy Watch
Privacy and compliance news that matters to Australian real-estate agencies: what each source published, with a short extract and a link straight to the original.
Last updated 1 September 2026. We link out to each original source; we don’t republish their articles.
Elite Agent
The trade press agents actually read; we surface the privacy, AML and data-security stories that affect how you run your agency.
- OBrien Real Estate unveils refreshed brand identity ↗
OBrien Real Estate has unveiled a refreshed brand identity across its Victorian network, rolling out from 1 September with a new logo, updated visual…
- Top 5 things to look out for when choosing your AML compliance software ↗
If you’re shopping for AML compliance software in Australia, you’ve probably already noticed the market is loud, the demos all look identical, and…
Consumer Affairs Victoria
Australia's most active state consumer regulator, covering rental, bond and property alerts that often signal where the other states head next.
- More advice, support and advocacy for Victorian renters ↗
Victorian renters will soon have access to more support services with the extension of Consumer Affairs Victoria’s Renting Taskforce and announcement…
- Tradie who failed to deliver convicted and fined ↗
A Ballan tradie who took thousands for uncompleted building work has been ordered to repay his customers.
- Don't buy a regret: New campaign helps Victorians make smarter used car purchases ↗
Learn what to look for when buying a used car, understand your consumer rights and avoid turning a purchase into a regret.
- Supreme Court bid to close Panda Mart stores ↗
Discount retailer Panda Mart may be forced to close its Cranbourne and Preston stores under an injunction sought by Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV)…
- New framework to guide compliance action ↗
Consumer Affairs Victoria has updated its Regulatory Approach and Compliance Policy. The policy explains how we make compliance and enforcement…
Norton Rose Fulbright: Data Protection Report
Global data-protection analysis from a top-tier law firm; we track it for the developments that reach Australian agencies.
- Cyber incidents and litigation risk: Key developments for UK organisations ↗
As cyber incidents become more costly and complex, organisations are facing increasing exposure to personal data claims, mass actions and contractual…
- NYDFS levies $250,000 fine on licensee for inadequate cyber risk assessment ↗
On August 5, 2026, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) entered into a consent order with Order Express, Inc., a money transmitter…
- The EU AI Act – when does it become enforceable now? ↗
The Digital Omnibus on AI ( AI Omnibus ) has now been published in the EU’s statute book . This pushes back some of the application dates for the AI…
- Quantum computing and cyber risk ↗
Most security commentators believe that quantum computing will put the “cracking” of public-key cryptography in reach. This underscores the…
- Rhode Island’s new AI and healthcare privacy law ↗
We recently published an article to commemorate AI Appreciation Day , but readers may also appreciate a law that recently passed In Rhode Island…
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