GDPR Compliance Services Australia
If your organisation collects, processes, or stores personal data of EU or UK residents, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies to you – regardless of where your business is based. Non-compliance can result in fines of up to 4% of annual global turnover or EUR 20 million, whichever is greater. Intrix Cyber Security helps Australian businesses navigate GDPR requirements with practical, risk-based compliance services.
What Is GDPR?
The General Data Protection Regulation is the EU’s comprehensive data protection law that governs how organisations collect, process, store, and transfer the personal data of individuals in the European Union and United Kingdom.
For Australian businesses, GDPR applies if you:
Sell products or services to EU/UK customers
Monitor the behaviour of EU/UK individuals (website analytics, tracking)
Process personal data of EU/UK employees or contractors
Have a subsidiary or branch in the EU/UK
Handle data transferred from an EU/UK entity
Our GDPR Services
GDPR Gap Assessment
We assess your current data handling practices against GDPR requirements to identify gaps and prioritise remediation. This includes reviewing data processing activities, consent mechanisms, data subject rights.
GDPR Implementation
We help you implement the technical and organisational measures required by GDPR, including Data Processing Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Privacy by Design, Data mapping and ROPA, Consent management frameworks, DSAR procedures, and cross-border data transfer mechanisms.
Ongoing GDPR Support
Retained advisory services for ongoing GDPR questions, annual compliance reviews, and support during regulatory enquiries or data subject complaints.
GDPR Training
We deliver targeted GDPR awareness training for your staff, covering data handling responsibilities, recognising personal data, consent requirements, and breach reporting obligations.
GDPR vs Australian Privacy Act
Consent
Explicit, informed, freely given
Varies by APP
Breach Notification
72 hours to supervisory authority
“As soon as practicable” to OAIC
Right to Erasure
Yes (“Right to be Forgotten”)
Limited
Data Portability
Yes
No
DPO Requirement
Mandatory for some organisations
Not required
Fines
Up to 4% global turnover / EUR 20M
Up to AUD 50M (post-2022 reform)
Extraterritorial
Yes — applies globally
Yes — applies to AU nexus
Frequently Asked Questions
Intrix provides GDPR compliance services for Australian businesses that collect, process, or store personal data of EU or UK residents. Services cover gap assessments, implementation, DPIAs, data mapping, consent frameworks, DSAR support, and ongoing advisory. Contact Intrix on 1300 931 727 to get started.
Does GDPR apply to Australian companies?
GDPR applies to any organisation that collects, processes, or stores personal data of EU or UK residents, regardless of where that organisation is based. Australian businesses with EU customers, EU-facing websites that collect user data, EU employees or contractors, or data processing relationships with EU entities are all subject to GDPR obligations. Intrix helps Australian businesses assess their GDPR exposure and achieve compliance.
How is GDPR different from the Australian Privacy Act?
GDPR applies to any organisation handling EU resident data globally and carries fines of up to 4% of annual global turnover or EUR 20 million. Australia’s Privacy Act applies to organisations with an Australian nexus and carries penalties of up to AUD 50 million under 2022 reforms. GDPR imposes stricter requirements including explicit consent, the right to erasure, data portability, and mandatory Data Protection Officers in certain circumstances, none of which are required under the Australian Privacy Act.
How long does GDPR compliance take?
GDPR compliance timelines depend on the size of the organisation, the volume and sensitivity of data processed, and the maturity of existing privacy practices. Smaller businesses with straightforward data processing can achieve baseline compliance in four to eight weeks. Larger organisations with complex data flows, multiple jurisdictions, and legacy systems typically require three to six months. Intrix delivers a gap assessment first to establish a realistic timeline and prioritised roadmap.
Do we need a Data Protection Officer (DPO)?
A Data Protection Officer is mandatory under GDPR for organisations that process personal data on a large scale, systematically monitor individuals, or process special category data as a core activity. Public authorities are also required to appoint a DPO. Organisations that do not meet these thresholds are not required to appoint a DPO but should designate someone responsible for data protection governance. Intrix can advise on whether your organisation requires a DPO and assist with the appointment process.
Can you help if we receive a data subject access request (DSAR)?
Intrix assists organisations in managing Data Subject Access Requests under GDPR, which must be responded to within 30 days of receipt. Support includes identifying all relevant personal data held across systems, preparing a compliant response, and documenting the process for regulatory purposes. Intrix also helps establish DSAR procedures in advance so organisations can respond efficiently when requests arrive.
Ensure Your Business Meets GDPR Requirements
Contact Intrix for a GDPR gap assessment. Call 1300 931 727 or contact us online.