Slack apps (bots, integrations, and workflows) have access to workspace messages, files, and user data within the Slack workspace where they're installed. Slack's API scopes control what data your app can access, but workspace administrators and users must know what your app reads and stores. The Slack App Directory requires a privacy policy and imposes strict data handling requirements, especially for apps that access message content. Australia's Privacy Act 1988 and its 13 Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) regulate how organizations with annual turnover over AUD $3 million collect, use, and disclose personal information.
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Introduction
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Information We Collect
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How We Use Your Information
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How We Share Your Information
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Cookies and Tracking Technologies
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Data Retention
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Your Rights Under the GDPR
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Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
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Your Rights Under the DPDPA (India)
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Children's Privacy
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Data Security
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Third-Party Links
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Changes to This Privacy Policy
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Contact Us
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Australia's Privacy Act 1988 and its 13 Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) regulate how organizations with annual turnover over AUD $3 million collect, use, and disclose personal information. The OAIC (Office of the Australian Information Commissioner) enforces the law and can issue fines up to AUD $50 million for serious and repeated breaches.
Slack apps (bots, integrations, and workflows) have access to workspace messages, files, and user data within the Slack workspace where they're installed. Slack's API scopes control what data your app can access, but workspace administrators and users must know what your app reads and stores. The Slack App Directory requires a privacy policy and imposes strict data handling requirements, especially for apps that access message content.
Data typically collected by Slack App businesses: Slack workspace member names and emails, message content accessed via API scopes, file and attachment data, channel membership and metadata, user profile data, event subscription data
Yes. If you collect any personal data from users — including email addresses, analytics cookies, or payment information — you are legally required to have a Privacy Policy under Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) scheme. Non-compliance can result in significant fines.
A Australian Privacy Act-compliant Privacy Policy for Slack App businesses must disclose: what data you collect (Slack workspace member names and emails, message content accessed via API scopes, file and attachment data, channel membership and metadata, user profile data, event subscription data), the legal basis for processing, data retention periods, and users' rights. Notify individuals about data collection at or before the time of collection.
A Slack App typically collects: Slack workspace member names and emails, message content accessed via API scopes, file and attachment data, channel membership and metadata, user profile data, event subscription data. Under Australian Privacy Act, each category of data must be explicitly disclosed in your Privacy Policy along with the purpose for collecting it and the legal basis used. Failing to disclose any collected data category is a violation.
Non-compliance with Australian Privacy Act requirements can result in regulatory investigations, enforcement actions, and reputational damage. Cross-border disclosure requires that overseas recipients comply with the APPs.