Malcolm Crompton was Australia’s Privacy Commissioner between 1999 and 2004. He led the implementation of Australia’s private sector privacy law.

He was the Foundation President of the International Association of Privacy Professionals Australia New Zealand in 2008 and the first Director of the IAPP who was based outside North America.

He is also a member of the Microsoft Trustworthy Computing Academic Advisory Board. He has been a member of external Reference Groups for large research projects funded by the European Union. He has sat on international privacy award judging panels.

Earlier in his career, Malcolm was Manager of Government Affairs in Canberra for AMP Ltd and held senior executive positions in the Australian Public Service.

He has degrees in Chemistry and Economics, is a Certified Information Privacy Professional from the International Association of Privacy Professionals and is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

In 2012, Malcolm’s global contribution was recognised when he was awarded the 2012 Privacy Leadership Award by IAPP. Malcolm was awarded the inaugural Chancellor’s Medal in 2004 for distinguished contribution to the Australian National University.