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AI Decision Disclosure Kit
From 10 December 2026, Australian privacy policies must explain when a computer program uses personal information to make, or substantially help make, decisions that could significantly affect people. Answer five questions and get a plain-English paragraph to review with your adviser.
Applies From 10 December 2026 (Privacy Act, Australian Privacy Principle 1)
Might This Apply To You?
The rule applies to organisations covered by the Privacy Act. That generally means turnover above $3 million, plus some smaller businesses such as health service providers. If any of these are true and you are covered, read on:
- Software or AI approves, declines or ranks applications, bookings or enquiries.
- Software sets prices, discounts, deposits or payment terms for individual customers.
- Software screens job applicants or volunteers.
- Software flags people as a fraud or safety risk, or suspends their account.
1. Your Business Name
2. Which Decisions Does Software Make Or Substantially Help Make?
3. Is A Person Involved?
4. What Personal Information Do The Programs Use?
5. Where Can People Ask For A Human Review?
Your Draft Paragraph
Tick at least one decision in question 2 to see your draft.
General Information, Not Legal Advice. Review the wording with your adviser before adding it to your privacy policy.
General Information, Not Legal Advice
This kit helps you describe your own practices in plain English. It does not decide whether the rule applies to you or whether your wording is enough. Check the guidance from the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner and get advice for your circumstances. Nothing you type here is sent to us or saved: the paragraph is built in your browser.
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