Compliance & Standards
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Our Commitment: Tenovo is committed to maintaining the highest standards of compliance with Australian regulations and industry best practices for our free financial planning platform.
1. Australian Privacy Act 1988
Tenovo fully complies with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). Our commitment includes:
- Transparent collection and use of personal information
- Secure storage and protection of user data
- User rights to access, correct, and delete personal information
- Appropriate safeguards for data transfers
- Regular privacy impact assessments
2. Data Protection Standards
2.1 Security Measures
We implement enterprise-grade security measures including:
- End-to-end encryption for data transmission
- Secure hosting on Australian soil
- Regular security audits and penetration testing
- Multi-factor authentication for administrative access
- Comprehensive backup and disaster recovery procedures
2.2 Data Localization
All user data is stored and processed within Australia to ensure compliance with Australian data sovereignty requirements and to provide optimal performance for Australian users.
3. Financial Services Compliance
While Tenovo provides tools for financial planning, we maintain clear boundaries regarding financial advice:
- We do not provide financial advice or recommendations
- All calculations and forecasts are for informational purposes only
- Users are encouraged to seek professional financial advice
- We maintain appropriate disclaimers throughout our platform
4. ATO Integration Compliance
Our integration with ATO systems complies with:
- ATO's Digital Service Provider requirements
- Secure authentication protocols
- Data handling and privacy standards
- Regular compliance audits
5. Open Banking Compliance
Our Open Banking integrations adhere to:
- Consumer Data Right (CDR) standards
- ACCC and OAIC guidelines
- Secure API authentication and authorization
- User consent management
- Data minimization principles
6. Industry Standards
6.1 ISO Standards
We follow industry best practices aligned with:
- ISO 27001 (Information Security Management)
- ISO 27018 (Cloud Privacy Protection)
- ISO 27017 (Cloud Security Controls)
6.2 OWASP Guidelines
Our development practices follow OWASP (Open Web Application Security Project) guidelines to prevent common web application vulnerabilities.
7. Third-Party Compliance
We carefully select third-party service providers who maintain high compliance standards:
- CoreLogic - Property data and analytics
- ATO - Tax and compliance data
- Open Banking providers - Financial institution data
- Cloud infrastructure providers with Australian data centers
8. Regular Audits and Monitoring
We conduct regular compliance activities:
- Quarterly security assessments
- Annual privacy audits
- Regular penetration testing
- Compliance monitoring and reporting
- Staff training on privacy and security
9. Incident Response
We maintain a comprehensive incident response plan that includes:
- 24/7 monitoring and alerting
- Rapid incident detection and response
- User notification procedures
- Regulatory reporting requirements
- Post-incident analysis and improvement
10. User Rights and Transparency
We maintain transparency in our compliance practices:
- Clear privacy notices and policies
- Easy access to personal information
- Simple data deletion processes
- Transparent data usage practices
- Regular compliance reporting
11. Regulatory Updates
We actively monitor regulatory changes and update our compliance practices accordingly. This includes:
- Privacy law updates
- Financial services regulation changes
- Data protection standard updates
- Industry best practice developments
12. Contact Information
For compliance-related inquiries or to report concerns:
Tenovo Pty Ltd
Compliance Officer: compliance@tenovo.com.au
Privacy Officer: privacy@tenovo.com.au
Address: [Your Business Address]
ABN: 00 000 000 000
Note: As a free service, we maintain the same high compliance standards as paid financial services platforms. Our commitment to compliance is not affected by the free nature of our service.