This is another curly question that we’re often asked. Privacy policy is a big serious issue and because we’re a digital design agency, not a law firm, we can only give you some very general reference points. The following information should NOT be regarded as legal advice, it’s a summary of publicly available information edited to be as concise and relevant as possible. Read more: http://ifactory.com.au/news/do-i-need-privacy-policy-my-website-australia

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NOVEMBER 2016 DO I NEED A PRIVACY POLICY FOR MY WEBSITE IN AUSTRALIA?
DO I NEED A PRIVACY
POLICY FOR MY WEBSITE
IN AUSTRALIA?
First, get to know the Privacy Act for your business
This is another curly question that we’re often asked. Privacy policy is a
big serious issue and because we’re a digital design agency, not a law
firm, we can only give you some very general reference points.
What if my business turnover is less than $3 million?
How does this relate to websites?
A privacy policy is just the start
your business is handling
an individual’s consumer
credit information,
including credit reports
Always check with a qualified legal practitioner,
but if you’re collecting personal information,
your small business may still need to comply
with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
If your small business handles any of these sorts
of details, The Office of the Australian
Information Commissioner has some great
resources for you.
The privacy policy is relevant to your website, along with any apps or digital
games you have developed, for two main reasons:
All private sector and not-for-profit organisation with an annual turnover of more than $3
million, must comply with the 13 Australian Privacy Principles. The key to understanding this
comes down to:
Here’s a quick summary of the fine print your website may or
may not need to include:
If you allow contributors to
post on your website, you
need terms of use for
contributors If you allow advertising on
your website you need
terms of use for
advertisers
If you sell goods or services
on your website, you need to
comply with Australian
consumer law. You need
terms & conditions
Website
disclaimer
Terms &
conditions
Terms of
use for
advertisersTerms of
use for
contributors
#1
Because your website collects
information that you don’t even know
about. It’s called metadata and it’s also a
really big deal because it can reveal
information about an individual.
#2
Every business that requires a privacy
policy (and we’ve established that just
about every business with a website
does) needs to display that they have a
privacy policy on their website.
Does your business – including your website – have information or opinions that can identify or
reasonably identify an individual? This includes, name, address, telephone number, etc. If you have
a contact form on your website – you’re collecting personal information. If you have a customer’s
physical address, email address or credit card details, you have personal information.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Does your business have an annual turnover of $3 million? Annual turnover is the gross (before tax)
revenue or income for the 12-month financial year – July 1 to June 30 the following year.
ANNUAL TURNOVER
This is particularly the case if:
your business is
handling an individual’s
tax file number
OR
If you own a website that
publishes information or
advice, you need a
website disclaimer