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Learn to handle personal information lawfully under Australia’s Privacy Act 1988. Apply the Australian Privacy Principles, use AI safely, and reduce privacy risks at work.

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Course Description

This course provides employees and organisations with a clear understanding of their responsibilities under Australia’s Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). Participants will learn how to correctly collect, use, store, and disclose personal information in line with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), and how to apply those obligations when using AI tools at work. The course also covers the recent privacy reforms, including the statutory right for individuals to sue over serious invasions of privacy, substantially increased penalties, and the automated decision-making disclosure requirements commencing December 2026.

Keywords: Privacy Act 1988, Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Personal Information, Data Protection, Data Breach, Compliance.

Disclaimer: This course is intended for educational purposes only and provides general guidance on privacy obligations. It does not constitute legal advice. Content reviewed as at July 2026.

Course Modules (8 Lessons Total)

1. Privacy Act Foundations
  • Understand the purpose of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and who it protects.
  • Learn what constitutes personal and sensitive information, and why privacy compliance matters.
2. Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) 1–5
  • Explore principles covering open and transparent information management, anonymity, collection of personal information, unsolicited information, and notification of collection.
  • Apply these principles through practical workplace scenarios.
3. Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) 6–13
  • Learn rules governing use and disclosure, direct marketing, cross-border disclosure, government identifiers, data quality, security, access, and correction.
  • Understand consent requirements and legal exceptions.
4. AI, Automation & Personal Information
  • Identify the privacy risks created by AI tools, including storage and reuse of anything entered into them.
  • Apply a step-by-step process for safe AI use, and understand the automated decision-making disclosure rules commencing December 2026.
5. Breaches & Consequences
  • Review real Australian privacy breach case studies and analyse how failures to comply with the APPs led to legal, financial, and reputational consequences.
  • Understand current penalties, regulatory action, and the statutory right for individuals to sue over serious invasions of privacy.
6. Everyday Privacy Habits
  • Learn practical, everyday actions to reduce privacy risks and human error.
  • Includes safe email handling, document management, system access controls, and what to do if you suspect a breach.
7. Wrap Up
  • Consolidate key learning points about privacy responsibilities.
  • Understand which privacy reforms are already law and which remain proposed, and where to find ongoing updates.
8. Assessment
  • A final assessment consisting of 10 questions testing knowledge of the Privacy Act, the APPs, safe AI use, consent, data security, and access rights.

Key Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the purpose and scope of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
  • Recognise and apply the 13 Australian Privacy Principles in everyday work situations.
  • Identify privacy risks when using AI tools with personal information, and use approved tools safely.
  • Handle personal information securely and responsibly.
  • Respond appropriately to requests for access or correction of personal information.
  • Evaluate the consequences of non-compliance, including penalties and the new right for individuals to sue.
  • Follow internal privacy policies, report suspected breaches, and escalate concerns when required.

Legislation Covered

  • Privacy Act 1988 (Cth): Australia’s primary privacy legislation governing the handling of personal information.
  • Australian Privacy Principles (APPs): Thirteen principles outlining how organisations must collect, use, disclose, store, and manage personal information.
  • Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024: Introduced the statutory tort for serious invasions of privacy, anti-doxxing offences, a tiered civil penalty regime, and automated decision-making transparency obligations.
  • Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) scheme: Sets out when an eligible data breach must be reported and how.
  • Regulatory Oversight: Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC), responsible for enforcing privacy compliance.

For a deeper look at Australian regulations, see our

Complete Guide to Workplace Compliance
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