Spam Act

Ensure your staff fully understand the implications of sending unsolicited commercial electronic messages and the key requirements for sending any such message with an Australian link. It's essential they are aware of the legal obligations under the Spam Act to avoid non-compliance.

Course Details

Regulation/Law

Spam Act 2003

Ideal for

All employees, contractors, and volunteers

Region

Australia

Course Format

Structured Learning and Accelerated Learning options

Duration

Depending on format, between 20 - 40 minutes

This course provides essential knowledge of the Australian Spam Act, covering commercial electronic messages, consent types, and unsubscribe requirements for compliance.

Course Overview

About this online course

Our Spam Act course equips participants with the knowledge and tools to understand which commercial electronic messages are legally permissible to send. It covers the essential requirements for compliance with the Australian Spam Act, including what constitutes a commercial electronic message, the differences between express and inferred consent and your legal obligations in relation to easily allowing the recipient to unsubscribe. Through interactive scenarios and practical guidance, this course ensures your staff are well-informed and compliant when sending electronic messages.

Ideal for workplaces that are

If you’re a manager looking to train a group within your organisation, external suppliers or all staff, please fill in our enquiry form and let us know the size of your organisation. Our compliance experts will assist you.

Key takeaways for participants

  • Comprehensive coverage of the Spam Act law
  • Engaging and interactive animated modules for an optimal user experience
  • Multiple course formats to suit diverse learning needs
  • Legally up-to-date content to save you time and resources
  • Rigorous end-of-module testing to ensure thorough understanding of the law

Legislation covered

Spam Act 2003

Key modules

  • What is spam?
  • Spam Act, Privacy Act and ACMA
  • Electronic messages
  • Electronic newsletters
  • Industry codes and standards
  • Financial penalties for breach
  • The golden rules
  • Consent
  • Identify
  • Unsubscribe
  • The ACMA
  • Powers to enforce the Spam Act
  • Stance on spam
  • Codes, standards and policies

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • understand why the Spam Act was introduced;
  • outline the key requirements imposed by the Spam Act; and
  • discuss how you can ensure that your business practices comply with those requirements.

 

Duration and Format

Structured Learning

Ideal for first-time learners or those with little prior knowledge, covering the entire topic in 30-40 minutes. 

Accelerated Learning

Allows learners who understand the topic to proceed quickly through the course in 20-30 minutes.

MicroLearns

Short modules for time-poor learners, with each module lasting 5-10 minutes.

ShortBurst

Quick summaries of specific compliance areas, available in office-based and field-based formats, each lasting 5 minutes.

Delivery and Setup

SCORM

Our client services team can deliver our courses via SCORM file if you have a Learning Management System (LMS).

Compliance Platform

Alternatively, you can use our Compliance Platform to house any training material, track policy acceptance, administer surveys, and audits—all in one place. We can get you up and running within a few weeks. 

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Increase your compliance by bundling our related courses. This ensures you cover multiple topics and legislations for a holistic approach.

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Why Choose Safetrac’s Compliance Courses 

Versatile Course Formats

Options include comprehensive compliance courses and short, bite-sized modules to meet diverse training needs. 

Engaging and Customisable Content

Our courses feature a variety of engaging and animated content, from videos to interactive modules, all of which can be customised based on your branding or designed with specific scenarios tailored to your business. 

Legally Up-to-Date

All content is regularly updated to reflect the latest legislation, ensuring your training remains compliant. 

Flexible Delivery Options

Available via SCORM or our Compliance Platform, with regular updates provided whenever legal changes occur. 

Exceptional Customer Service

Our local Client Services team ensures a smooth setup within a few weeks and offers ongoing support for all your learning and training needs.

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