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UK and Australia sign memorandum of understanding on data protection

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Published on: 05 March 2020

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LNB News 05/03/2020

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Issue Date: 05 March 2020

Published Date: 05 March 2020

Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

Article summary

The Information Commissioners Office (ICO) and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has signed a memorandum of understanding which establishes a framework for cooperation between the ICO and OAIC on protecting personal data. The document sets out the common mission of both parties to protect personal data by sharing experience, expertise and ways of working; cooperating on specific projects and investigations; and sharing information and intelligence.

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