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Free AI policy template.

A ready-to-use AI & Data Usage Policy for New Zealand and Australian businesses, covering data governance, the Privacy Act 2020, AI ethics, and clear employee guidelines.

12Policy sections
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The template
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What is inside.

12 sections

For small and medium Australian businesses that want a practical, ethical framework for AI and data use, without paying for a bespoke policy from scratch. It is a starting point you customise to your culture, values, and AI goals, then have a legal professional review.

01

Purpose & scope

Statement of intent, your specific AI goals, a data inventory, who the policy applies to, and clear accountability for data and AI governance.

02

Data governance

Collection, use, storage and security, data minimisation, quality, data subject rights, mapping, retention, and disposal.

03

Artificial intelligence

Responsible AI, fair and unbiased development, transparency and explainability, human oversight, risk assessment, and ongoing auditing.

04

Legal & regulatory compliance

Privacy Act 2020, the Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act 2007, the Algorithm Charter, and where the GDPR and CCPA reach Australian businesses.

05

Training & awareness

Annual training on data privacy and AI ethics, employee accountability, and records of training activity.

06

Enforcement & monitoring

Assigned responsibility, audit procedures, non-compliance consequences, and version control.

07

Reporting concerns

A clear reporting process, designated contact, confidentiality, whistleblower protection, and anonymous reporting.

08

Data breach response plan

Incident identification, immediate actions, containment, assessment, notification to the OPC and CERT NZ, recovery, and post-breach analysis.

09

Third-party data sharing

Vendor selection criteria, ongoing monitoring, audit rights, incident reporting, and termination conditions.

10

AI explainability

Understandable AI, decision-making transparency, building trust, user feedback, and continuous improvement.

11

Emerging technologies

Considerations for blockchain, edge computing, and synthetic data, with privacy built in.

12

Policy review & update

Review cadence, the stakeholders to involve, and a clear approval process.

This template is a general resource offered as-is. It is not a substitute for tailored legal advice. We recommend a qualified legal professional review and adapt it for your business.

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