At Showbie, we take privacy and data protection seriously, especially when it comes to supporting schools and educators in Australia. With many Australian schools using Showbie, we’ve taken steps to ensure both platforms meet the requirements of the Australian Privacy Act.
Overview
To validate our compliance, we engaged a Melbourne-based law firm specializing in privacy. Their independent review confirmed that Showbie meet the requirements of the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988. Based on their feedback, we also made several minor improvements to further strengthen our data protection practices.
We continue to monitor and update our processes to align with the APPs and are committed to ensuring secure, transparent, and responsible handling of personal information.
Summary of Compliance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)
APP | Summary |
APP 1 | Our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use clearly outline how personal information is collected, used, and stored, and describe individuals’ rights. |
APP 2 | Student use of Showbie does not require submission of personally identifiable information. |
APP 3 | We collect only the minimum personal information necessary to provide our services and do not store sensitive information as defined in the Privacy Act. |
APP 4 | If unauthorized access occurs (e.g., someone joins a class with a shared code), we can promptly remove and block them. |
APP 5 | Any student data is collected by teachers before entering our platforms. We are transparent about what is collected during onboarding. |
APP 6 | The data collected is used solely to enable the functionality of our apps in support of educational goals. |
APP 7 | We never sell or share personal data without consent. Marketing emails always include an opt-out option. |
APP 8 | Data is securely stored on Amazon Web Services (AWS), which is ISO 27001, 27017, and 27018 certified. |
APP 9 | Not applicable to Showbie. |
APP 10 | Teachers and admins control and manage the quality of data. Users can update their own profile information at any time. |
APP 11 | Both platforms are built with security in mind. In the event of a breach, we will notify affected users as soon as reasonably possible. |
APP 12 | Authorized school personnel can request access to student data or request deletion at any time. |
APP 13 | Schools can request corrections to personal data as needed. |
Questions?
If you have further questions about how Showbie protect personal information and comply with the Australian Privacy Act, feel free to reach out to our privacy team at privacy@showbie.com.