EzeScan Launches Automated PII Discovery Suite as OAIC Privacy Compliance Sweep Looms - Act Now to Avoid Penalties  

Brisbane, Australia – [16 Dec 2025] - EzeScan has unveiled its Automated PII & PCI Discovery and Redaction Suite, delivering a powerful solution for organisations to locate and secure sensitive personal data across sprawling digital repositories. This launch comes at a critical time: the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) will conduct its first privacy compliance sweep in January 2026, targeting approximately 60 entities across six sectors that collect personal information in person.  

The OAIC review will assess compliance with Australian Privacy Principle 1.4, and entities with non-compliant privacy policies face infringement notices and penalties of up to $A66,000. Organisations cannot afford to delay – the time to act is now.  

EzeScan’s Document Repository Analyser (DRA) closes a major gap in compliance workflows by combining discovery and remediation in one platform. Unlike traditional tools that only flag sensitive data, EzeScan automates remediation aligned with governance processes, helping organisations meet privacy obligations quickly and cost-effectively.  

Why Act Now?  

• Compliance Deadlines Are Imminent: OAIC’s January sweep means organisations must ensure privacy policies and data handling practices are watertight.
• Avoid Costly Penalties: Non-compliance could result in fines and reputational damage.  
• Streamline Compliance: EzeScan’s platform integrates with many leading document repositories including OpenText Content Manager, Objective, SharePoint, OneDrive, and network file shares, enabling rapid remediation without uploading documents to the cloud.  

Key Features:  

• On-Premise or Cloud Deployment: Maintain data sovereignty while leveraging AI-driven detection, including image recognition for PII data including passports, licences, and Medicare cards.  
• FOI and Email Compliance: Automated workflows for Freedom of Information requests and email tagging to prevent accidental disclosure.  
• Cost-Effective Model: Competitive pricing and subscription options make compliance achievable for all organisations.  

“Our solution doesn’t just find sensitive data – it remediates it within compliance workflows,” said Demos Gougoulas, Director of Sales and Marketing at EzeScan. “With OAIC’s compliance sweep weeks away, organisations need practical, affordable tools to meet privacy obligations without disruption.”  

EzeScan’s technology also detects duplicates, corrects classification errors, and integrates seamlessly with many EDRMS systems.  

With thousands of installations since 2002 across Australasia, North America, and the UK, EzeScan continues to lead in document capture and business process automation.  

For more information, visit: https://www.ezescan.com.au    

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