Dundas Lawyers® advises organisations on all aspects of compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APP’s). Despite the Privacy Act having been in force for well over two decades, there are many misconceptions about its scope and purpose. The Privacy Act applies to the information collection and dissemination practices of “APP entities“. The objective of the Privacy Act is to ensure that “Personal Information” is stored, used and disclosed in an appropriate fashion.
Our privacy breach services for businesses
- Advising organisations on issues of privacy compliance;
- advising organisations on information security standards;
- acting for organisations in cases of breach of the Privacy Act;
- drafting Privacy Policies; and
- privacy training – training staff in information collection and storage procedures.
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Dundas Lawyers does not act for individuals who may have experienced a loss of data. If you represent a business and have contact us for a confidential, no obligation initial telephone call to find out how we can help your business gain an uncommon advantage in a breach of privacy matter and ongoing compliance with the APP’s please phone our team on either 1300 386 529 or 07 3221 0013.
Malcolm Burrows B.Bus.,MBA.,LL.B.,LL.M.,MQLS.
Legal Practice Director
T: +61 7 3221 0013 (preferred)
M: +61 419 726 535
E: mburrows@dundaslawyers.com.au
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