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PRIS Act

Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024

The Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 (PRIS Act) establishes a privacy framework for the Western Australian public sector. It introduces Information Privacy Principles (IPPs) and provisions for privacy complaints, privacy impact assessments, and a notifiable information breach scheme.

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Overview

The PRIS Act is a landmark legislation aimed at protecting personal information handled by Western Australian government agencies, departments, and other public sector entities. It introduces 11 Information Privacy Principles (IPPs) dealing with the handling, security, and disposal of personal information. Starting from 1 July 2026, public entities will need to comply with these principles, designate privacy officers, and publish privacy policies. A notifiable information breach scheme requiring public entities to notify affected individuals and the Information Commissioner about breaches will commence on 1 January 2027. The Act empowers the Information Commissioner and a Deputy Commissioner to investigate and enforce compliance.

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NIST Special Publication 800-53 Rev. 5 provides a comprehensive catalog of security and privacy controls designed to safeguard organizational operations, assets, and individuals from a broad spectrum of risks including cyberattacks, human mistakes, and natural disasters. It is widely used for implementing security measures as part of risk management frameworks.

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India - (DPDP) Rules — India - Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules

The Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 operationalize India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 by establishing detailed requirements for the collection, processing, storage, and protection of digital personal data. The Rules define obligations for organizations handling personal data, including consent management, breach notifications, data retention, and protections for children and vulnerable individuals. They also establish governance mechanisms such as the Data Protection Board and provide a phased implementation timeline for compliance.

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India - PDPD Act — India - Digital Personal Data Protection (PDPD) Act (Act No. 22 of 2023)

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (Act No. 22 of 2023) establishes India’s legal framework for processing digital personal data while balancing individuals’ privacy rights with lawful data use. The Act defines obligations for organizations handling personal data, grants rights and duties to individuals, and introduces requirements for consent, data protection, and breach accountability. It also establishes the Data Protection Board of India to oversee compliance, adjudication, and enforcement of penalties for violations.

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Privacy Act

The Privacy Act of Canada governs the collection, use, retention, and disclosure of personal information by federal government institutions. It ensures that individuals have the right to access and correct their personal information held by the government.

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