Privacy Act 1988 (Australia)
Australian Privacy Act including the Australian Privacy Principles
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Framework Domains (5)
Privacy Act 1988 (Australia): Accountability & Compliance
Demonstration of compliance and accountability (Privacy Act 1988 (Australia))
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| APA-25 | Compliance monitoring and auditing |
| APA-26 | Training and awareness programs |
| APA-27 | Regulatory reporting and cooperation |
| APA-28 | Complaints handling and resolution |
| APA-29 | Enforcement and penalties awareness |
Privacy Act 1988 (Australia): Data Collection & Consent
Requirements for lawful collection and consent management (Privacy Act 1988 (Australia))
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| APA-01 | Notice and transparency requirements |
| APA-02 | Consent management and withdrawal |
| APA-03 | Lawful basis for processing |
| APA-04 | Purpose limitation and specification |
| APA-05 | Data minimization requirements |
Privacy Act 1988 (Australia): Data Governance
Organizational governance of personal data processing (Privacy Act 1988 (Australia))
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| APA-19 | Data protection officer designation |
| APA-20 | Records of processing activities |
| APA-21 | Data protection impact assessments |
| APA-22 | Privacy by design and default |
| APA-23 | Data processing agreements |
| APA-24 | Cross-border transfer safeguards |
Privacy Act 1988 (Australia): Data Security
Technical and organizational security measures (Privacy Act 1988 (Australia))
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| APA-13 | Encryption of personal data |
| APA-14 | Pseudonymization techniques |
| APA-15 | Access control for personal data |
| APA-16 | Data breach notification requirements |
| APA-17 | Security incident response procedures |
| APA-18 | Regular security testing and assessment |
Privacy Act 1988 (Australia): Data Subject Rights
Individual rights regarding their personal data (Privacy Act 1988 (Australia))
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| APA-06 | Right of access to personal data |
| APA-07 | Right to rectification of inaccurate data |
| APA-08 | Right to erasure and deletion |
| APA-09 | Right to data portability |
| APA-10 | Right to restrict processing |
| APA-11 | Right to object to processing |
| APA-12 | Automated decision-making protections |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Privacy Act 1988 (Australia)?
Privacy Act 1988 (Australia) is a compliance framework from Australia with 5 domains and 29 controls. Australian Privacy Act including the Australian Privacy Principles It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Privacy Act 1988 (Australia) have?
Privacy Act 1988 (Australia) has 29 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are Privacy Act 1988 (Australia): Data Subject Rights (7 controls), Privacy Act 1988 (Australia): Data Governance (6 controls), Privacy Act 1988 (Australia): Data Security (6 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Privacy Act 1988 (Australia) map to?
Privacy Act 1988 (Australia) maps to 590 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Norway PDPA (41% coverage), Jamaica DPA (41% coverage), CCPA/CPRA (41% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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