Data Protection

Data Protection at BoardCloud Australia

At BoardCloud Australia, we prioritise safeguarding your organisation's sensitive information and ensuring compliance with Australia’s stringent data protection laws. Our platform is designed to offer robust security measures while enabling seamless board governance and meeting management.

Our Commitment to Data Privacy

BoardCloud Australia is fully aligned with the principles outlined in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). We ensure that the collection, storage, use, and disclosure of your data meet the highest standards of privacy and transparency.

How We Protect Your Data

Our platform leverages advanced technologies and industry best practices to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your information. Key features of our data protection framework include:

  1. Data Encryption:
    All data, whether at rest or in transit, is encrypted using AES-256 standards, providing an extra layer of security against unauthorised access.

  2. Role-Based Access Control (RBAC):
    Access to sensitive data is strictly limited to authorised personnel, ensuring granular control over who can view or edit information.

  3. Regular Audits and Compliance Checks:
    We conduct frequent security audits and assessments to ensure our systems remain compliant with Australian legal requirements and international security standards, including ISO 27001.

  4. Secure Australian Data Hosting:
    All data is hosted within Australia, ensuring compliance with data sovereignty laws and reducing latency for local users.

  5. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA):
    Enhance user authentication with an additional security layer, reducing the risk of unauthorised access with the usage of layered security steps.

  6. Incident Response Protocols:
    In the unlikely event of a data breach, we follow a structured incident response plan, which includes immediate notification and mitigation measures.

Compliance with Australian Regulations

BoardCloud Australia ensures that your organisation adheres to local and international data protection regulations, including:

  • The Privacy Act 1988
  • Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)
  • Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) scheme: Ensuring transparency and timely reporting of any data breaches that may affect your organisation.

Supporting Board Governance with Secure Tools

We understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality during board meetings. Our tools, such as secure document sharing, digital voting, and role-based permissions, are specifically designed to protect your boardroom’s privacy while streamlining operations.

Your Data. Your Control.

We believe in empowering organisations by giving them complete control over their data. With BoardCloud Australia, you can:

  • Decide who has access to your board materials.
  • Control data retention periods to comply with internal policies.
  • Permanently delete sensitive information when required.

If you need more information on our data protection and compliance or our security practices, please email us: info@boardcloud.org