Blog: AU Privacy Laws

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Affiliate Links Disclaimer for Australia

On February 1, 2021, the Australian Association of National Advertisers (AANA)'s disclosure guidelines went into effect. These influencer marketing guidelines govern influencers, bloggers, and other marketers who do business in Australia. This article will discuss Australian disclosure guidelines and what affiliate marketers who do business in Australia should do to ensure...

Google vs. Australia ACCC: What it Means for Your Privacy Practices

On April 16, 2021, an Australian Federal Court judge ruled in the case of Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) v Google LLC. In that decision, the judge found that Google misled consumers during the set-up stages of their Android devices. Note that the court handed down the ruling even though...

Privacy Laws By Country

Complying with privacy law is crucial for any business operating online. Due to the nature of online commerce and marketing, businesses often collect personal information from people in multiple legal jurisdictions. If you offer goods or services in a given country, you must obey the privacy laws of that country. We've compiled...

GDPR vs Australian Privacy Principles

While Australia's legislation shares a lot with the GDPR, and both laws aim to achieve many of the same things, they are actually very different in substance and effect. This article will compare and contrast key elements of these two privacy laws and see how they apply in practice. Overview of the...

Australia Privacy Act of 1988

If your business is registered in Australia or you have customers or end users in the Australian market, you must comply with Australia's Privacy Act of 1988. This article looks at what this act requires while giving you practical steps and best practies for how to comply, including a breakdown of...

Privacy Policy for Australia

Any business that operates from within Australia or caters to residents of Australia needs to understand and abide by Australia's privacy laws. Maintaining an Australian Privacy Policy is an excellent way to make sure that your business is in compliance with Australia's privacy legislation. This article will teach you everything you...