Is SharePoint compliant with Australian data privacy laws?

Yes, SharePoint can meet Australian data privacy and residency requirements, especially when hosted through Microsoft 365 with Australian data centres. However, please note that compliance is a shared responsibility. Microsoft provides the tools and infrastructure, while your organisation must configure them appropriately and govern data use effectively.

Microsoft’s commitment to Australian data privacy includes:

• Data residency in Australia for Microsoft 365 services, including SharePoint Online, through New South Wales and Victoria data centres.
• Adherence to the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) requirements under the Australian Privacy Act 1988.
• Assessment against the Information Security Registered Assessors Program (IRAP), which aligns with the Australian Government’s Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and ISM controls.

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