The Internet juggernaut has taken over and the stampede is on. New, online businesses are being created in high volume, and existing businesses are establishing online presences in numbers not thought possible only a decade ago. But, as is the case with all stampedes, there is bound to be a little chaos and some unintended Read More...

The collection of clients’ private information is an important everyday task for many businesses. Private information helps businesses across a range of industries to give their clients the best possible service. However, in particular, providers of health services use personal information to tailor treatment and exercise regimes to the specific needs of clients and patients. Read More...

The collection of clients’ private information is an important everyday task for many businesses. Private information helps businesses to give their clients the best possible service. However, many business owners may not be aware of the strict privacy rules, which operate within Australia. These rules restrict the way they can use the personal information that Read More...

Do you like to incorporate exciting new tech, like video streaming Apps, into the media mix for your business? Then wait! You need to read this article first. Sharing video content in a live setting is no new phenomenon. For years, television and online broadcasters have provided viewers with access to live content, broadcast directly Read More...

Following the recent Asia Pacific Privacy Awareness Week held from 3 – 9 May this year, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has released an appraisal on the state of privacy policies in Australia. The OAIC evaluated the privacy policies of various international organisations, including finance, retail, government, and social and other media Read More...

What measures are considered reasonable to safeguard private information held by businesses under Australian law? This question was partly answered through an investigation by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) in 2014. The investigation found that the Pound Road Medical Centre (PMRC) in Melbourne had breached the Privacy Act 1988. This followed a Read More...

The proliferation of downloadable apps and their privacy policies has been in the spotlight of late. Most infamously, Facebook received short-lived public ridicule over the recently released update for its Messenger app. The furore surrounds the privacy terms, which request permission to access and use voice recording, camera and internet functions without first notifying the Read More...

Significant amendments to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act) come into force on 12 March 2014. These amendments give the Australian Information Commissioner greater powers to enforce the Privacy Act. The amended Privacy Act also replaces the National Privacy Principles and Information Privacy Principles with a new set of consolidated Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). Read More...

As featured by mybusiness.com.au The Global Privacy Enforcement Network has initiated the first International Internet Privacy Sweep, attracting participation from 19 privacy enforcement authorities from around the world. Jamie White explains what this could mean for your business. As part of the sweep, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has just conducted an Read More...

Information is now currency but in the ‘data economy’ brands must comply with privacy laws, not just to avoid legal risk, but to maintain trust and win more business. Pre-internet, we shared our personal information with a handful of official agencies and businesses such as the tax office or our bank. How it was used, Read More...

Introduction We live in a time where information often is one of a business’ most important assets. Indeed, a business’ success or failure may depend on how well it manages its databases. This may sound like an exaggeration, but if you are a business leader, ask yourself how your business would function tomorrow if it Read More...