Set up and operate computerised accounting systems in Australia

Background Knowledge and Reflections

Privacy and data security

The Privacy Act 1988 is one of the main pieces of legislation governing the use of computerised accounting systems.

Below are part of the list and brief description of each of the 13 Australian Privacy Principles. Based on Website: https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2004A03712/latest/text

11	Security of Personal Information	This principle requires an organization to take steps to protect the personal information it holds.
12	Access to Personal Information	This principle gives individuals the right to access their personal information, subject to some exceptions.
13	Correction of Personal Information	This principle requires an organization to correct inaccurate personal information.

1. Describe how Your Name Pty Ltd / Yabby Books Pty Ltd would meet each of these principles. In particular, relate this to computerised accounting systems.

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2. Part 3C of the Act refers to the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme. Provide a summary of the scheme, and explain how the scheme would affect your work as a bookkeeper? Minimum of 1 paragraph each.

• Scheme Summary:
• Affect on your work: