Privacy Awareness Week (PAW) is on from 4–10 May 2026 and this year’s theme is Smart tech, smarter choices: Protecting your privacy in the age of AI.
Queenslanders expect public sector agencies to protect their personal information, including when we use AI. That is why the 2026 Queensland Office of the Information Commissioner’s PAW theme is so relevant. It is a call to action for everyone to be more vigilant and proactive when it comes to protecting and respecting personal information – whether it is our own or held by a public sector agency.
The CCC takes privacy seriously and do everything we can to ensure personal information is protected and respected. Making smart choices about the technology we adopt and how we use it is critical.
- You can view the CCC’s Privacy Policy and we also have a range of corruption prevention resources.
- To find out more information about PAW 2026 and to download a range of resources, visit the Queensland Office of the Information Commissioner’s website and see their Communications content for agencies.
Privacy Awareness Week (PAW) is an annual global campaign that highlights the importance of privacy and raises awareness for public sector agencies about how to protect the personal information of our citizens.
PAW is led by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) in partnership with state and territory privacy regulators and Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities members.
The CCC aligns itself with the Queensland Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC)’s messaging and resources.
The 2026 PAW theme will particularly resonate with those working in local government/councils, as they prepare for data breach obligations under the Information Privacy Act 2009, commencing on 1 July 2026.
Want to learn more? the Queensland Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC) have created a variety of information, resources and training for local councils.
The Queensland Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC) have created Information sheets on the Privacy principles about topics including: Queensland’s privacy laws, community-focused tips for online privacy, instructions for lodging a privacy complaint, as well as advice on what to do if your data has been breached.
