News: legal compliance
European Union – do your activities involve EU residents?
If your activities involve the collection or processing of information about any residents of the European Union, please email the Legal and Risk Branch before 1 May 2018. New data protection regulations commence on 25 May 2018 and will impact on how you must collect and manage that data. The Legal and Risk Branch can help you assess the scope and nature of the activity and any compliance response needed.
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Setting the standard for international students
From 1 January 2018, a revised National Code under the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 will come into effect. The code sets standards that govern the provision of education to international students holding a student visa by Australian registered providers.
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How compliance awareness becomes compliance aptitude
Did you know that over 200 State and Federal Acts specifically apply to the University?
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Did you hear about the academic who went to prison for ignoring export controls? Academic freedom was no defence.
The experience of Emeritus Professor John Roth from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, USA is a cautionary tale for all academic researchers about the limits of academic freedom in a world troubled by threats of nuclear proliferation, terrorism and weapons of mass destruction.
ICAC obligations for contractors too
Did you know that it’s not just University staff who are public officers? Contractors to the University are public officers too, and as such have the same responsibilities and obligations under the Independent Commission Against Corruption Act 2012 (SA).
Why the medium for your message always counts
We often work at a hectic pace. Mobile communications systems mean that we can transact business wherever we are. On average, we each send or receive 122 emails in a working day.
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Seen a rogue drone? Report it to CASA!
Drones seem to be turning up in all sorts of places they shouldn't be.
Keep it real! How to avoid misleading students
If you think that only marketing and promotions people need to worry about what they say to students, think again! Anyone providing advice or guidance to current or future students has to get their facts right.
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Good deals from third parties? Don’t force the issue!
When it comes to the University’s dealings with suppliers, retailers and students, the Competition & Consumer Act 2010 (CCA) lays down the law.
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Get your records straight! Record keeping strategies for the New Year
Are you compliant with the State Records Act? The start of a new academic year is a good time to review your records management.
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