Beware Tough New Privacy Rules

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Running Time: 7:12

Date: 01/03/2014

If you or your clients are turning over more than $3 million a year, the changes to the Privacy Act will apply.

Amendments to the Privacy Act passed by Parliament in 2012 come into effect this month. They impose strict obligations on businesses which collect and store data about their customers, and heavy penalties for breaches of the law.

Andrew Douglas, principal in workplace relations at M + K Lawyers says its important to get your business privacy policy up-to-date and your staff fully trained and conversant with the new requirements.

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Andrew Douglas, M+K Lawyers