Hiring an employee, or bringing in an intern as a small business owner can be difficult. You are wearing all the hats. You have to keep the business functioning and profitable, but also ensure you are not putting your business at risk and remaining legally compliant.

Recent changes to privacy law in Australia are impacting businesses across the country.

The Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 has become law in Australia and this article breaks down what’s changed, what hasn’t, and what it means for your small business.

Key Changes in Privacy Laws

The Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 sees changes to the following aspects of privacy law:

1.             Automated decisions: if your business uses computer programs to make decisions that affect people (like whether they qualify for a service or an AI chatbot), you’ll need to update your privacy policy.

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