# GDPR vs Australia Privacy Act [Infographic]

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Explore the key differences between the EU’s GDPR and Australia Privacy Act. Download our free infographic!

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**Categories:** Privacy Laws
**Last updated:** May 28, 2025
**URL:** https://www.cookieyes.com/infographics/gdpr-vs-australia-privacy-act/

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The [General Data Protection Regulation](https://www.cookieyes.com/blog/gdpr-guide/) (GDPR) and [Australia’s Privacy Act](https://www.cookieyes.com/blog/australia-privacy-act/) offer strong privacy protections but differ in approach. The GDPR is more structured, offering specific individual rights like data erasure and portability, and mandates legal bases for data processing. In contrast, the Privacy Act focuses on fair, lawful data collection without dividing roles between data controllers and processors, reflecting a more flexible, principles-based approach.
Here’s a quick overview of **GDPR vs Australia Privacy Act.**


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