What It Is

The Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) is Australia's federal privacy regulation establishing economy-wide standards for handling personal information. It applies to government agencies and private organizations via the 13 Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), using a principles-based, contextual 'reasonable steps' approach balancing privacy protection with information flows.

Key Components

• **13 APPsGovern collection, use/disclosure, cross-border (APP 8), security (APP 11), quality, and rights (access/correction).
• **NDB schemeMandates notifications for breaches likely causing serious harm.
• **OAIC enforcementInvestigations, audits, penalties up to AUD 50M or 30% turnover. No formal certification; compliance via demonstrated practices.

Why Organizations Use It

• Mandatory for entities over AUD 3M turnover plus exceptions (health, TFN).
• Reduces breach risks, enables compliant transborder data.
• Builds trust, supports risk management amid reforms.
• Enhances governance, avoids penalties/reputation damage.

Implementation Overview

Phased risk-based program: gap analysis, policies, controls (security, vendor), incident readiness, audits. Scalable for size/sector; OAIC guidance aids, extraterritorial via Australian link.

What It Is

ISO 41001:2018 is an international management system standard titled Facility management — Management systems — Requirements with guidance for use. It specifies requirements for a facility management (FM) system to ensure effective, efficient FM delivery supporting the demand organization's objectives, stakeholder needs, and sustainability. Built on the High-Level Structure (HLS) and PDCA cycle, it applies a process-based, risk-oriented approach.

Key Components

• Clauses 4-10 cover context, leadership, planning, support, operation, performance evaluation, and improvement.
• FM-specific elements like stakeholder mapping, service integration, and demand organization alignment.
• No fixed controls; focuses on principles like risk/opportunity management and continual improvement.
• Certifiable via third-party audits.

Why Organizations Use It

• Aligns FM strategically with business goals, reducing costs and risks.
• Enhances compliance, occupant wellbeing, and ESG performance.
• Builds competitive edge through certification and integrated systems.
• Boosts stakeholder trust via measurable outcomes.

Implementation Overview

• Phased: gap analysis, policy/objectives, processes, audits, certification.
• Applicable to all sizes/sectors; 12-24 months typical.
• Involves training, KPIs, supplier governance; external certification optional but common.