Any business operating in Australia has to abide by Australian privacy laws (even if certain tech giants such as Facebook don't always seem to understand this requirement). So if you have any suspicions about the way your data has been used, or think a business hasn't done enough to keep it safe, don't despair – there are laws and regulations to protect you. Find out how to call on them.
Data laws and regulation
Data laws and regulation
Find out what protections are in place.
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