Australian Privacy Principles

Navigating Australian Privacy Principles

We specialise in guiding organisations through the complexities of data protection compliance, particularly in adherence to the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) outlined in the Privacy Act 1988. Our comprehensive services ensure that your organisation meets the highest standards of privacy protection while navigating the intricacies of regulatory requirements.

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What are the Australian Privacy Principles?

The APPs serve as the foundation of privacy protection within the Australian regulatory framework. With 13 principles in total, they govern various aspects of personal information handling, including collection, use, disclosure, governance, accountability, integrity, correction, and individual access rights.
13 In Total

Australian Privacy Principles

Openness and Transparency in Personal Information Management

Ensures that APP entities manage personal information openly and transparently, including maintaining a clearly expressed and up-to-date APP privacy policy.

Anonymity and Pseudonymity Options

Requires APP entities to offer individuals the choice of not identifying themselves or using a pseudonym, with limited exceptions.

Solicited Personal Information Collection Standards

Defines the circumstances under which an APP entity can collect solicited personal information, with heightened standards for collecting 'sensitive' information.

Handling Unsolicited Personal Information

Specifies how APP entities must manage unsolicited personal information.

Notification of Personal Information Collection

Specifies when and under what conditions an APP entity collecting personal information must notify individuals of certain matters.

Use or Disclosure of Personal Information

Defines the situations in which an APP entity may use or disclose personal information it holds.

Regulation of Direct Marketing

Restricts an organisation's use or disclosure of personal information for direct marketing unless certain conditions are met.

Cross-border Personal Information Disclosure

Specifies the measures an APP entity must take to safeguard personal information before disclosing it overseas.

Government-related Identifiers Usage

Specifies the circumstances in which an organisation may use or disclose government-related identifiers of individuals.

Personal Information Quality Assurance

Requires APP entities to take reasonable steps to ensure the accuracy, currency, completeness, and relevance of collected personal information.

Personal Information Security

Mandates that APP entities take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure, including obligations to destroy or de-identify information in certain situations.

Access to Personal Information

Outlines an APP entity's obligations when individuals request access to personal information held about them, including providing access unless specific exceptions apply.

Correction of Personal Information

Specifies an APP entity's obligations regarding correcting personal information it holds about individuals.

How do we Ensure Compliance?

Our expert team at Risk Associates helps your organisation navigate the complexities of the Australian Privacy Principles.

Policy Development

We assist in developing and implementing privacy policies that align with the Australian Privacy Principles.

Comprehensive Audits

We conduct thorough audits of your data protection practices to ensure compliance with the APPs.

Training and Education

We provide training programs to educate your staff on the importance of data protection and compliance with the APPs.

Monitoring and Reporting

We offer continuous monitoring of your data protection practices and provide regular reports to ensure ongoing compliance.
Is APP applicable to your organisation?
Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)

Is the (APPs) applicable to your organisation?

The Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988 set standards for organisations and agencies in handling personal information. They govern collection, use, disclosure, and correction, ensuring governance, accountability, and individual rights. APPs are flexible and technology-neutral, allowing adaptation to diverse needs and changing technologies. Compliance is crucial to avoid penalties and regulatory action.

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