The small business operator exemption

Any individual (including sole traders), company, unincorporated or incorporated association, body corporate, partnership or trust (organisation) that is a small business operator is exempt from complying with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) set out under the Privacy Act.

This Fact Sheet describes the types of organisations that are categorised as small business operators.

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