The ABC is committed to protecting your privacy by creating a safe and secure space for you to enjoy all ABC services, including our programs, websites, and apps. This Privacy Policy explains how and why we collect and use information about you, including:

The ABC collects and uses personal information so we can provide ABC content and services that inform, educate, and entertain and ensure they reflect the cultural diversity of the Australian community. Find out more about personal information by reading the FAQ, What is Personal Information?

The ABC does not commercialise data. If we are required to disclose information, including your personal information, to help us provide services to you, we do not receive any sort of payment for doing this.

Children’s privacy is especially important – both protecting it and helping children, parents and guardians understand privacy risks. You can share this video with children to help them understand privacy better.

Information we collect to make programs and produce other content is not covered by this Privacy Policy. The ABC Editorial Policies and the ABC Code of Practice explain how we approach privacy in relation to journalism.

To find out more about anything in this Privacy Policy, head to Privacy at the ABC where you will find FAQs with detailed information, including how to contact the ABC Privacy Officer.

1. Why does the ABC collect personal information?

The ABC collects information about you to deliver and improve the content and services the ABC provides. This includes information about how you use our services. By gaining a better understanding of what our audiences do and do not like, we can make sure our programs are relevant for all Australians. Collection of this information also helps us create a better experience for you, where you can easily discover and access content.

2. What personal information does the ABC collect?

There are different types of information we collect depending on the circumstances.