Australia Privacy Act 1988

The Australia Privacy Act 1988 covers the processing and or use of personal information. An APP entity is a broad umbrella term referring to an organization that can include an individual, a body corporate, a partnership, any other unincorporated association, or a trust. An APP entity also refers to governmental … Read more

The Australia Privacy Act 1988 is unique in that it only applies to Australian organizations with an annual turnover of more than AUD $3,000,000. However, this article will explain the various exceptions that require certain small businesses to comply with the Australia Privacy Act as well as the opt-in provision … Read more

The Australia Privacy Act, like most privacy laws across the world, provides certain rights to consumers regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of their personal information by another entity. This article will explain what those consumer rights are so that businesses know that they need to include these rights in … Read more

The Australia Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles (AAPs) regulates how personal information is handled by private entities with an annual turnover of at least AU $3 million, and all Commonwealth Government agencies. The Privacy Act and the APPs will apply to any APP entity that is established … Read more

The Australia Privacy Act of 1988 regulates the way in which business entities and federal government agencies must handle personal information. There are thirteen Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) enumerated in the Privacy Act. “APP entities” must comply with the Privacy Act. This article will examine who qualifies as an “APP … Read more

The Australia Privacy Act of 1988 applies to businesses, including non-profit organizations, with an annual turnover of more than $3 million, some small businesses (including all private health service providers) and most Australian Government agencies. An organization is broadly defined under the Privacy Act. An organization can be:  An individual, … Read more

The Australia Privacy Act 1988 is a privacy law that was enacted to protect the personal information and privacy rights of Australians online. This law requires certain websites to have a Privacy Policy that makes specific disclosures and provides Australians with privacy rights that website operators must respect. In this … Read more