Australia. Children's privacy. Code (APP code)
Children's Online Privacy CodeChildren's Online Privacy Code (to be made under Privacy Act 1988 s 26GC)
Bill/proposed
§1Summary
- Synopsis
An OAIC-developed APP code applying to social media, relevant electronic and designated internet services likely to be accessed by children. Breach of the code will be an interference with privacy.
- Key themes
- Unique features
Scope keyed to Online Safety Act service categories and 'likely to be accessed by children'.
- SaaS relevance
Consumer-facing SaaS/apps likely to have under-18 users will need to comply once registered.
§2Obligations
- Extraterritorial
- Yes
§3Dates
- Key dates
- Exposure draft 2026-03-31; consultation closed 2026-06-05; must be registered by 2026-12-10
§4Text and authority
- Text
- Authoritative text oaic.gov.au
- Authority
- Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
§5Where it applies
- Domestic law of
- Australia
- Also applies in
§6Sources and verification
- Sources consulted
- Verification
High confidence.
Formally in development by the regulator with a statutory registration deadline, hence included. [Link: OAIC code page; code not yet on Federal Register (exposure draft stage)]