JUST RELEASED

Draft Code of Practice released for public consultation

Standards

DGA establishes enforceable industry standards – the Code of Practice – and sets benchmarks around the collection, use and management of data in Australia. These standards are about being the champions for responsible data use while allowing business to drive innovation and growth.

Trust

In signing up to the Code of Practice, DGA members affirm their commitment and as such, are able to wear the DGA Trust Mark. Providing consumers with a visible symbol of a quality and businesses with a clear differentiator.

Advocacy

DGA members are represented at the highest levels of government, in the interest of ensuring that Australia maintains a self-regulatory and innovative data environment.

Compliance

Ensuring that DGA members affirm their commitment to and align with Code of Practice is a major part of our work.

Industry News

Cybersecurity and privacy: it takes two to tango!

by DGA Admin

With vast amounts of data generated via the increasing number of connected devices, new methods and technologies need to be implemented for data security and protection. This is where the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) steps in.

Consumers value trust over convenience

by DGA Admin

Trust is more important to Australian consumers than convenience, as a highly popular new messaging app has learned recently.

Your voice in Canberra: DGA meets with Government

by DGA Admin

Read about DGA’s recent meetings with various Government Departments and Ministers.

Upcoming Events

DGA Code of Practice Launch – Public consultation

June/Jul 2017: Public consultation on the DGA Code of Practice is open to all interested stakeholders from 19 June 2017 – 19 July 2017.

by DGA Admin

DGA Code of Practice Launch – Adoption and Launch

July/Aug 2017: The DGA Board will adopt the final DGA Code of Practice following the completion of the Public Consultation Process. The DGA Code of Practice will be launched in Aug 2017, setting industry-leading standards and benchmarks for the responsible collection, use, management and disclosure of data.

by DGA Admin