Accreditation criteria

Question

What is the criteria for accreditation?

Answer

There is currently one tier of accreditation, the unrestricted level. The criteria for accreditation at the unrestricted level is that the applicant:

• would, if accredited, be able to comply with the obligations of a person who is accredited at that level, or
• meets the criteria for streamlined accreditation as set out in the CDR Rules for the relevant designated sector.

Applicants are encouraged to refer to our Accreditation Guidelines for further information on the obligations and guidance for preparing an application. You may also find the OAIC’s guidance on the privacy standards (here) and the Consumer Data Standards (here) helpful.