Electronic communications are a key communication method for most organisations. It's important to know whether the Spam Act 2003 (Cth) (Act) applies to each communication and, if it does, make sure the communication doesn’t amount to a breach of that Act. Otherwise, your organisation might face significant fines and other consequences. This article explains what kinds of communications are regulated by the Act and what your organisations needs to do to not be a spammer.

The use of surveillance devices by employers can be an important and effective way to manage workplace risks. However, there are strict laws regulating the use of surveillance devices in the workplace and employers can incur significant penalties for non-compliance.

Beacon technology provides a creative and effective way of sending targeted marketing messages to consumers. However, there are many laws in Australia regulating how beacons can be used and breaching these laws can have significant consequences.

Most organisations capture personal information about their customers as part of their everyday operations. But do they all need a privacy policy? The short answer is that only some businesses are legally required to have a privacy policy, but many others choose to have one anyway because there are many potential benefits in having one – including more sales!

While there are a number of potential benefits to using CCTV devices in nursing homes, there are also a number of potential risks – especially if CCTV devices are installed before an aged care provider is in a position to comply with all the extra obligations they are taking on. Click here to download our guide to using CCTV devices in aged care facilities.

CCTV in aged care facilities - who has what choices, and how does an aged care provider overcome all the legal and ethical issues that come with it?