Blog: AU Privacy Laws
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Definition of "Business" Under Privacy Laws
As a business owner, many privacy laws will apply to the operation of your business. But what exactly is the scope of these laws, and what exactly do they mean by "business"..? If you aren't sure whether or not your business is a "business" for purposes of specific laws, this article...
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...
Data Privacy Access Requests
To avoid enforcement action, reputational damage, and legal issues, you need to handle data and privacy access requests correctly. The UK Information Commissioner's Office reports annually on the most common type of complaints it receives. Every year, the number one spot goes to complaints about the improper handling of subject access...
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...