Australia regulates data privacy through a mix of territorial, federal, and state laws. Learn what Australian data privacy laws to know in 2022 and how to maintain compliance.
It’s reasonable to think that the current changes that have been made to privacy laws in Australia as well as in other countries around the world arejust the beginning of a processthat’s going to be refined as data protection technology and techniques improve to combat new threats posed by...
Data privacy laws in Australia are changing for the first time since 1988 in the wake of high-profile data breaches. Damien Murray, Lead Solution Engineer at Salesforce explains why businesses need to act now to comply with the updates or risk their bottom line and reputation. Damien Murray J...
With these points studied, this essay aims to highlight the importance of data protection and information privacy. On the other hand, it aims to provide awareness for readers the vital role privacy laws can play in the protection of people's personal information and emphases the importance of ...
The UAE’s data law China’s PIPL One of the most fundament aspects of privacy — and one that may or may not be enacted in any new laws — is the general right to privacy. As things stand, Australia doesn’t have a general right to privacy, which it makes it very challenging for...
For that reason, it’s always advisable that you approach your data processing activities with the strictest applicable regulations in mind. You can read more about which privacy laws apply to you here. Another point in favour of having a comprehensive privacy policy in place is that it’s si...
Australia, an OECD member, had no significant data protection laws at that time. Subsequent proposals for Australian data protection law have been claimed to draw on the OECD Guidelines. The Australian Law Reform Commission completed a Report on Privacy in 1983, including a Draft Bill. The ...
(DPA), the PRC Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) and its related laws and regulations. Information regarding this is set out in the “Non-Member UK & EEA Specific Addendum” to this Privacy Policy. The Non-Member UK & EEA Specific Addendum and Non-Member PRC Specific Addendum do ...
Facebook is accused of disclosing the personal data of more than 300,000 users, which is a breach of Australian privacy laws. The Information Commissioner’s office has been working on an investigation of the issue for two years and is seeking a fine of up to $1.7 million Australian dollars...
Because if your business hasn’t taken steps to overhaul your data protection processes, you may be facing significant penalties. Does GDPR affect Australia? If so, what do these data privacy laws mean for Australian businesses in practical terms? Learn more about the impact of GDPR in Australia...