Australia Privacy Act Compliant Forms
by MakeForms
MakeForms is Privacy Act compliant, ensuring that Australian businesses using our
platform can collect and manage personal information in a secure and lawful way.
About Australia Privacy Act
The Privacy Act 1988 sets the rules for how personal information is collected, used, stored, and shared in Australia. It applies to government agencies and private organizations with $3 million or more in annual turnover. The law gives individuals clear rights and holds businesses accountable for how they handle personal data.
Why is Privacy Act Compliance Important?
If your business handles personal data in Australia, Privacy Act Compliance isn’t optional. It sets the rules for how data should be collected, used, and shared — helping you stay legally compliant and earn user trust.
Covers Australian Privacy Laws
The Privacy Act applies to any business that collects or uses personal data in Australia. If you meet the threshold, you’re required to comply — no exceptions.
Avoid Legal Trouble
Not following the Act can lead to complaints, penalties, and reputational damage. Staying compliant protects your business from unnecessary risks.
Build Customer Trust
Being clear about how you handle personal data shows that you take privacy seriously. It helps you build trust and credibility with Australian users.
MakeForms & Privacy Act Compliance
MakeForms follows the rules set by Privacy Act to protect personal data of Australian users. From storage to access, every step is built to meet the standards expected under Canadian privacy law.
Sydney-Based Data Center
We store Australian user data in secure local infrastructure. This supports location-specific compliance and ensures faster, safer access.
Strict Use & Disclosure Policies
We only collect personal information when it’s needed for our service. We use it for that purpose alone, and never share it unless legally required or reasonably expected.
Encryption & Storage Controls
We use encryption and secure storage methods to protect data at rest and in transit. Our systems are regularly reviewed and tested for effectiveness.
Access Control & Internal Training
Access to personal information is strictly limited to staff who need it. We also train our teams to handle personal data in line with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
Privacy Policy & Transparency
Our privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect personal data — following the guidelines from the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
Privacy Officer & Contact
We’ve appointed a Privacy Officer to manage compliance and address concerns. If required, we’re happy to sign a DPA that clearly outlines our privacy and data handling commitments.
MakeForms is compliant with
With MakeForms, be assured that you are not just data residency compliant. But also, compliant with the most stringent compliance frameworks
HIPAA Compliance
MakeForms handles sensitive health data securely and meets US healthcare requirements.
GDPR EU Compliant
Follow EU data privacy rules with full control over where and how form data is stored.
ISO 27001 : 2013
Follow international cloud security best practices for safer form data management.
GDPR UK Compliant
Follow UK data privacy rules with full control over where and how form data is stored.
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