Privacy resources

Australian privacy rules, explained without jargon

Plain-English guides to what the Privacy Act actually asks of your business - and what's changed lately.

Updated automatically8 guidesSources cited on every page

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Articles and blogs

News, customer stories and resources on privacy compliance in Australia. Sourced from the regulator where relevant, and always with the practical answer, not just the rule.

ReferenceCompliance updates

Privacy Act reform tracker: what has changed and what's next

A plain English tracker of Privacy Act reform: what has already commenced, what starts on 10 December 2026, and what is still only a draft.

Reviewed 14 September6 min read

GuideData breaches

Notifiable data breaches: what your business must do

What the notifiable data breaches scheme means for your business, when you actually have to notify, and the four steps to take if it happens.

Reviewed 13 September6 min read

ReferenceWho the Privacy Act covers

Does the Privacy Act cover your small business?

Whether the Privacy Act covers your small business comes down to turnover, a list of exceptions, and whether you've chosen to opt in.

Reviewed 13 September6 min read

Blog postCookies & consent

What is a consent banner, and does your website need one?

A consent banner is the pop-up asking visitors to accept cookies. Here's what it actually needs to do under Australian privacy law.

Reviewed 31 August5 min read

ReferencePrivacy policies

Privacy policy requirements in Australia: what to include

What your privacy policy has to include under Australian privacy law, in plain English, plus a quick checklist to see if yours is up to scratch.

Reviewed 30 August5 min read

Blog postWho the Privacy Act covers

Australian Privacy Principles explained for small business

A plain English rundown of all 13 Australian Privacy Principles, what each one means for your business, and where small businesses usually slip up.

Reviewed 30 August6 min read

ReferenceWho the Privacy Act covers

Health service providers: why the Privacy Act applies to you

Health service providers are covered by the Privacy Act even as small businesses, so here is what applies to you and what to do next.

Reviewed 30 August5 min read

ReferenceTracking & analytics

Tracking pixels on your website: what the OAIC found

The OAIC scanned 50 health websites and found tracking pixels quietly sharing browsing data. Here is what that means for your business.

Reviewed 25 June5 min read

Blog postCompliance updates

Automated decision-making: what changes in December 2026

From 10 December 2026, Australian businesses using automated decision-making must say so in their privacy policy. Here is what to update and when.

Reviewed 15 May6 min read

Blog postCase study

Consent management for digital agencies: OMDIGI's story

See how OMDIGI Group automated consent management across client websites, cut manual compliance checks and stayed audit ready.

Reviewed 4 November 20252 min read

straight from the regulator

OAIC privacy news

Recent announcements from the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner, updated automatically from their media centre.

Latest from the regulator

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