"Real estate agencies who ask for phone numbers at open houses, car dealerships that keep driver licences on file, and pubs and bars that scan IDs for entry will be targeted by the privacy regulator in its first compliance sweep of dozens of businesses. The crackdown by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner could see businesses fined up to $66,000 if their privacy policies fail to meet legal standards."
"The commissioner, Elizabeth Tydd, said there was often a power asymmetry when a company confronted customers with in-person requests for personal information, which people feel unable to refuse. The agency's privacy commissioner, Carly Kind, said such situations can make customers vulnerable to overcollection of personal information and creates risks to their security and privacy. Some companies then put customers at risk by holding their personal information for much longer than was necessary."
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner will inspect 60 businesses across six high-risk sectors that collect personal details during short, urgent transactions. Targeted sectors include rental and property inspections, chemists and pharmacists, licensed venues that collect IDs, pawnshops and secondhand dealers, and car rental companies and dealerships. Businesses must demonstrate policies that clearly explain what data is collected, why it is stored, how long it is retained, and whether it is sent overseas. Regulators warn that power imbalances can lead to overcollection, prolonged retention and increased cybersecurity and privacy risks. Noncompliance may incur fines up to $66,000.
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