Data & Privacy Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on data & privacy for australian businesses.
A Guide To The Privacy And Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic)
If your organisation operates in Victoria and handles personal information for government work, the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic) (often called the PDP Act) is a key law you need...
4 February 2025
What Is An NDIS Consent Form?
If you deliver supports and services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), you’ll regularly handle highly sensitive personal and health information. An NDIS Consent Form is a simple but critical tool...
31 January 2025
Do I Need A Privacy Collection Notice If I Have A Privacy Policy?
If your business collects any personal information in Australia - even something as simple as a name and email address - you’ve probably heard you need a Privacy Policy. But what about...
28 January 2025
Non-Disclosure Agreements In The Entertainment Industry
Whether you’re developing a TV pilot, producing a web series, pitching a feature, or signing a talent to collaborate on a new track, the entertainment industry runs on ideas. Those ideas often...
28 January 2025
How To Deal With Negative Online Reviews
Every business gets a negative review at some point - even great ones. What matters is how you respond, what you do next, and whether you use it as a chance to...
24 January 2025
Laws On Running A Business From Home
Running a business from home in Australia can be a smart, low-cost way to get started. You get flexibility, lower overheads and the chance to test your idea before committing to a...
23 January 2025
What Is A Participant Consent Form?
If your organisation invites people to take part in an activity - think training programs, research studies, pilots and trials, workshops, events or NDIS supports - you’ll often need a clear, written...
23 January 2025
How Do I Protect Customer Data?
Protecting customer data is now a core part of running a business in Australia. It builds trust, keeps you compliant with the law and reduces the risk of costly incidents if something...
20 January 2025
Guide To Undertaking A Privacy Impact Assessment
If your business collects, uses or shares personal information in Australia, a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) is one of the best tools you can use to stay compliant and build trust with...
18 January 2025
5 Quick Tips For GDPR Compliance
If you collect or use personal data in your business, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) can apply to you - even if you’re based in Australia. Many Aussie businesses sell to...
16 January 2025
Google TrustRank: Is Your Privacy Policy Impacting Your SEO?
If you’re investing time and money into SEO, you want every signal working in your favour. One often-overlooked factor is your Privacy Policy. In Australia, it’s not just a legal requirement for...
16 January 2025
When Would I Need A Privacy Consent Form?
As a business owner in Australia, you’re likely collecting personal information every day - from customer emails and phone numbers to employee health information or recordings from your workplace security cameras. Most...
15 January 2025
eCommerce Legislation: What You Need To Know
Running an online store in Australia is exciting - you can reach customers nationwide (and overseas) with low overheads and a polished digital experience. But with that opportunity comes a web of...
13 January 2025
Using Cookies On Your Website? A Cookie Policy Is Important
If you run a website in Australia, chances are you use cookies and similar tracking tools for analytics, ads, or improving user experience. That’s normal - but it does mean you’re collecting...
12 January 2025
What Is A Notifiable Data Breach?
If your business holds customer details, runs an online store, or uses cloud tools to manage clients, you’re a custodian of personal information. With that comes legal obligations under Australia’s Notifiable Data...
12 January 2025
What Do Australian Businesses Need To Know About The GDPR?
If your business has a website, runs online ads, or sells services internationally, you’ve probably heard of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Even if you’re based in Australia, the GDPR can...
12 January 2025
Why It’s Important To Maintain Confidentiality In The Workplace
Confidentiality underpins trust in any workplace. Your customers trust you with their personal information, your team shares ideas that give you a competitive edge, and your partners rely on you to keep...
11 January 2025
Is Cybersquatting Legal?
Securing the right domain name is a big part of building your brand online. But what happens if someone else registers a domain name that’s the same as your brand (or confusingly...
11 January 2025
Are You Reading The Fine Print In Health Care Apps?
From step counters and calorie trackers to telehealth platforms and mental health support tools, health care apps are now part of everyday life in Australia. They can be incredibly helpful. But there’s...
11 January 2025
A Guide To Running An Ecommerce Business
Thinking about launching an online store in Australia? Ecommerce is a flexible, scalable way to reach customers nationwide (and beyond), with lower overheads than a bricks-and-mortar shop. At the same time, selling...
8 January 2025
Personal Information Vs Sensitive Information: What’s The Difference?
If your business collects customer or employee details in Australia, you need to understand the difference between personal information and sensitive information under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). The rules are similar...
4 January 2025
What Is An Email Disclaimer?
If your team uses email to communicate with customers, suppliers or stakeholders (which is almost every business), you’ve probably seen or used an email disclaimer. But what does an email disclaimer actually...
2 January 2025
Holding Shares Through A Trust: Could This Work For Your Business?
If you’re setting up a new company in Australia - or thinking about restructuring - you’ve probably heard that many owners “hold shares through a trust.” It’s a common strategy for family...
1 January 2025
The Fine Line Between Spamming And Direct Marketing
Direct marketing can be one of the most cost‑effective ways to grow your business. Whether you’re emailing a newsletter, sending a special SMS offer, or calling prospective customers, targeted outreach can work....
1 January 2025
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