New privacy guidance released for charities and other NFPs

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has released updated privacy guidance for not-for-profits and charities.

It includes additional advice on the security of information, as well as steps that can put in place to ensure compliance with their retention and destruction obligations.

Importantly, in the wake of high-profile data breaches affecting charities and NFPs, it provides updated guidance on what to consider when engaging third-party providers, such as for fundraising, or software vendors.

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