School Privacy Compliance Across Australia
Every state has different requirements for adopting new platforms. We've mapped them so your school doesn't have to.
Select Your State or Territory
Click on a state to see the specific privacy legislation, vendor assessment process, and how Grounded Scribe meets the requirements.
Select a state below to view compliance details.
States & Territories
Each jurisdiction has its own privacy legislation and vendor assessment process. Select yours for detailed guidance.
Victoria
Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014
ST4S readiness check submitted. GS meets VPDSS security standards and PIA requirements.
New South Wales
PPIP Act 1998
Compatible with AssessedIT requirements and NSW AI Assessment Framework criteria.
Queensland
Information Privacy Act 2009
Aligns with FAIRA risk assessment criteria and ISO 38507 governance requirements.
South Australia
Information Privacy Principles (Admin)
Meets SACSF cloud security guidelines. SA is the most AI-forward state for schools.
Western Australia
PRIS Act 2024
New comprehensive privacy legislation commences 1 July 2026. GS is preparing for compliance.
Tasmania
Personal Information Protection Act 2004
Australian hosting satisfies PIPP 5 data protection requirements. Ready for ITS assessment.
Northern Territory
Information Act 2002
Meets Privacy Information Statement requirements and NT AI Assurance Framework principles.
Australian Capital Territory
Information Privacy Act 2014
Staff-only documentation tool aligns with ACT AI Position Statement for low-to-medium risk use.
School Sectors
Non-government schools follow the federal Privacy Act. Select your sector for specific procurement guidance.
Catholic Schools
1,700+ schools nationallyDiocese-level procurement with CEnet governance. Governed by the federal Privacy Act and Australian Privacy Principles.
Independent Schools
1,200+ schools nationallyIndividual school decision-making with the most procurement autonomy. Includes Anglican, Jewish, Muslim, and other faith-based schools.
Why Schools Trust Grounded Scribe
Our platform is designed from the ground up to meet Australian school privacy and security requirements.
Secure Australian Hosting
All data stored on secure Australian cloud infrastructure. No data leaves Australian borders.
Staff-Only Platform
Only wellbeing staff access the platform. Students never interact with AI directly.
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Healthcare-Grade Encryption
All data encrypted at rest and in transit with industry-standard security protocols.
7-Year Audit Logging
Complete audit trail of all data access for compliance reporting and incident investigation.
Human-in-the-Loop AI
Wellbeing staff review, edit, and approve all AI-generated documentation before saving.
Need Help With Your School's Vendor Assessment?
We'll provide the documentation your school needs — pre-filled PIA templates, security specifications, and compliance evidence to support your procurement process.