OAIC Privacy Management Framework
The OAIC's four-step framework (Embed, Establish, Evaluate, Enhance) for the privacy programme an Australian entity needs to meet APP 1.2's duty to implement practices, procedures and systems that ensure compliance with the Australian Privacy Principles: 28 commitments covering accountability and a privacy officer, privacy by design, a privacy management plan, an information inventory, handling processes, training, policy and notices, risk management and PIAs, complaints, access and correction, breach response planning, monitoring, measurement and continuous improvement. Published 4 May 2015; mandatory in substance for Australian Government agencies through the Agencies Privacy Code.
OAIC Privacy Management Framework is a compliance framework from Australia with 4 domains and 28 controls that map to 3 other frameworks. The largest domains are Step 2: Establish robust and effective privacy practices, procedures and systems – OAIC Privacy Management Framework (9 controls), Step 4: Enhance the response to privacy issues – OAIC Privacy Management Framework (8 controls), Step 1: Embed a culture of privacy that enables compliance – OAIC Privacy Management Framework (7 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.
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Framework Domains (4)
Step 1: Embed a culture of privacy that enables compliance – OAIC Privacy Management Framework
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| oaic-privacy-management-framework::1.1 | 1.1 Treat personal information as a valuable business asset |
| oaic-privacy-management-framework::1.2 | 1.2 Appoint privacy roles, a senior accountable officer and a key privacy officer |
| oaic-privacy-management-framework::1.3 | 1.3 Adopt a privacy by design approach |
| oaic-privacy-management-framework::1.4 | 1.4 Resource a privacy management plan |
| oaic-privacy-management-framework::1.5 | 1.5 Report privacy issues routinely to senior management |
| oaic-privacy-management-framework::1.6 | 1.6 Understand the entity's privacy obligations |
| oaic-privacy-management-framework::1.7 | 1.7 Understand the role of the OAIC |
Step 2: Establish robust and effective privacy practices, procedures and systems – OAIC Privacy Management Framework
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| oaic-privacy-management-framework::2.1 | 2.1 Keep an up-to-date record of personal information holdings |
| oaic-privacy-management-framework::2.2 | 2.2 Maintain personal information handling processes across the lifecycle |
| oaic-privacy-management-framework::2.3 | 2.3 Integrate privacy into induction and regular training |
| oaic-privacy-management-framework::2.4 | 2.4 Maintain a clearly expressed, current privacy policy and consistent notices |
| oaic-privacy-management-framework::2.5 | 2.5 Manage privacy and personal information security risks |
| oaic-privacy-management-framework::2.6 | 2.6 Undertake privacy impact assessments for new or changed handling |
| oaic-privacy-management-framework::2.7 | 2.7 Handle privacy enquiries and complaints |
| oaic-privacy-management-framework::2.8 | 2.8 Enable prompt and easy access and correction |
| oaic-privacy-management-framework::2.9 | 2.9 Develop a data breach response plan |
Step 3: Evaluate privacy practices, procedures and systems – OAIC Privacy Management Framework
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| oaic-privacy-management-framework::3.1 | 3.1 Monitor and review privacy processes regularly |
| oaic-privacy-management-framework::3.2 | 3.2 Document privacy compliance and brief those responsible |
| oaic-privacy-management-framework::3.3 | 3.3 Measure performance against the privacy management plan |
| oaic-privacy-management-framework::3.4 | 3.4 Create feedback channels for staff and customers |
Step 4: Enhance the response to privacy issues – OAIC Privacy Management Framework
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| oaic-privacy-management-framework::4.1 | 4.1 Act on evaluation results and track new measures |
| oaic-privacy-management-framework::4.2 | 4.2 Consider external assessment of privacy processes |
| oaic-privacy-management-framework::4.3 | 4.3 Consider privacy practices beyond the APP minimum |
| oaic-privacy-management-framework::4.4 | 4.4 Keep informed of privacy law developments |
| oaic-privacy-management-framework::4.5 | 4.5 Monitor and address new security risks and threats |
| oaic-privacy-management-framework::4.6 | 4.6 Examine new technologies and consider privacy enhancing technologies |
| oaic-privacy-management-framework::4.7 | 4.7 Promote good privacy standards in business practice |
| oaic-privacy-management-framework::4.8 | 4.8 Participate in Privacy Awareness Week and other privacy events |
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The Compliance Position Diagnostic, $5,000 fixed, ten business daysWhat is OAIC Privacy Management Framework and who does it apply to?
OAIC Privacy Management Framework is a compliance framework from Australia with 4 domains and 28 controls. The OAIC's four-step framework (Embed, Establish, Evaluate, Enhance) for the privacy programme an Australian entity needs to meet APP 1.2's duty to implement practices, procedures and systems that ensure compliance with the Australian Privacy Principles: 28 commitments covering accountability and a privacy officer, privacy by design, a privacy management plan, an information inventory, handling processes, training, policy and notices, risk management and PIAs, complaints, access and correction, breach response planning, monitoring, measurement and continuous improvement. Published 4 May 2015; mandatory in substance for Australian Government agencies through the Agencies Privacy Code. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
What does OAIC Privacy Management Framework actually require?
OAIC Privacy Management Framework has 28 controls organised across 4 domains. The largest domains are Step 2: Establish robust and effective privacy practices, procedures and systems – OAIC Privacy Management Framework (9 controls), Step 4: Enhance the response to privacy issues – OAIC Privacy Management Framework (8 controls), Step 1: Embed a culture of privacy that enables compliance – OAIC Privacy Management Framework (7 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
If I already comply with another framework, how much of OAIC Privacy Management Framework do I already cover?
OAIC Privacy Management Framework maps to 3 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are GDPR (14% coverage), Competition and Consumer (Consumer Data Right) Rules 2020 (3% coverage), ISO 27701:2019 (3% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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