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built for Australian law
Automated Privacy Act 1988 compliance reports, NDB breach detection, 7-year audit trails, and IRAP attestation — everything regulated Australian organisations need in one platform.
Every Australian compliance framework covered
From the Privacy Act 1988 to IRAP and APRA CPS 234 — ShieldBox documents and verifies compliance with every framework that matters to regulated Australian organisations.
All 13 APPs documented with automated cross-border disclosure prevention. Zero offshore data transfers — your APP 8 obligation eliminated by design.
Real-time breach detection with automatic OAIC notification workflow. 30-day reporting clock managed in-platform with legal escalation triggers.
Independent IRAP assessment at OFFICIAL: Sensitive level. Full ISM control mapping available on request for government procurement.
ShieldBox architecture aligns with APRA CPS 234 information security requirements. Documented control mapping for APRA-regulated entities available.
All eight mitigation strategies implemented at Maturity Level 3 — the highest standard. Independent verification report available to enterprise customers.
Current ISO 27001:2022 certification. Annual surveillance audits by accredited certification body. Certificate available on request.
Audit-ready from day one
Automated reports, tamper-proof audit logs, and breach detection — built for Australian regulators, procurement teams, and in-house counsel.
One-click Privacy Act 1988 compliance reports with APP-by-APP status, data flow documentation, and audit evidence. Board-ready format included.
7-year tamper-proof audit log of every email event — sent, received, opened, forwarded, deleted. OAIC investigation-ready from day one.
On-demand certificates confirming 100% Australian data residency. Accepted by government procurement teams and enterprise auditors.
Automated detection of potential notifiable data breaches — compromised credentials, unusual access patterns, bulk exports — with 30-day OAIC clock management.
Track every admin action, permission change, and account modification. Role-based access controls with full delegation audit trail.
Live dashboard showing blocked phishing, malware, BEC attempts, and suspicious login events — per user, per domain, across the organisation.
Continuous monitoring of TLS enforcement, at-rest encryption status, and DMARC/DKIM/SPF alignment across all domains. Instant alerts on degradation.
Export court-admissible email evidence packages for OAIC investigations, litigation hold, ASIC record production, or internal HR matters.
Regulated sectors served
Privacy Act 1988 obligations are not uniform — your sector imposes additional requirements. ShieldBox compliance reporting covers them all.
- Privacy Act 1988 (health records)
- My Health Records Act 2012
- ADHA security requirements
- State health information legislation
- Privacy Act 1988 — client data
- Legal Professional Privilege
- Law Society obligations
- AUSTRAC AML/CTF reporting
- APRA CPS 234
- ASIC RG 255
- Privacy Act APPs
- AML/CTF record-keeping
- Privacy Act 1988
- AUSTRAC AML obligations
- State real estate legislation
- NDB scheme
- Privacy Act 1988
- ASIC record-keeping
- TPB Code of Professional Conduct
- NDB scheme
ShieldBox vs Google Workspace vs Microsoft 365
For Australian Privacy Act 1988 compliance, the differences are significant — not just about price.
| Compliance capability | ShieldBox | Google Workspace | Microsoft 365 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Privacy Act 1988 APP 8 compliance (zero overseas transfer) | |||
| IRAP-assessed infrastructure | |||
| Data physically stored in Australia | optional | optional | |
| Automated compliance report generation | |||
| 7-year tamper-proof audit log | paid add-on | paid add-on | |
| NDB breach detection with OAIC workflow | |||
| ISO 27001:2022 certified | |||
| ASD Essential Eight ML3 verified | |||
| Data residency attestation certificates | limited | limited | |
| CLOUD Act exempt (not a US company) |
* Google and Microsoft offer Australian data residency options but remain US companies subject to the CLOUD Act.
Privacy Act compliance FAQ
ShieldBox eliminates the most significant and common source of Privacy Act non-compliance for Australian businesses — the offshore storage and processing of personal information. By hosting exclusively in Australia with zero offshore data transfers, you satisfy APP 8 requirements by design. ShieldBox also provides audit tools, breach detection, and reporting that support your broader Privacy Act compliance program. We recommend pairing ShieldBox with a privacy impact assessment for your specific business.
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