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APA-Compliant CAPTCHA

Friendly Captcha is fully APA-compliant.

Friendly Captcha is a privacy-first CAPTCHA service, designed to ensure maximum compliance with the Privacy Act 1988, that was introduced to promote and protects the privacy and how Australian Government agencies and private sector organizations collect, use, store and disclose private data.

Friendly Captcha’s bot protection solution strengthens your website and online services while keeping you privacy-compliant. Unlike traditional CAPTCHA tools, Friendly Captcha helps you stay clear of gray areas when handling Australian residents’ data.

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APA Compliance With Friendly Captcha

Only necessary use of data

  • Protects privacy and sensitive information
  • No personal information collected
  • Anonymization via one-way hashing

No disclosure of personal data

  • No information collected = none can be transferred
  • System that works without any third-party integrations
  • Privacy matters – just your site and Friendly Captcha

No tracking, no cookies

  • No HTTP cookies
  • No persistent browser storage
  • No user consent required

Bot protection and nothing else

  • Easy integration to any website, app, or CMS
  • Built to protect users’ data privacy
  • Transparent privacy policy and clear data processing

Upgrade to a Fully APA-Compliant CAPTCHA

Traditional CAPTCHA tools often rely on personal data collection and tracking technologies, requiring user consent. This not only disrupts the user experience but also complicates compliance with Australian’s Privacy Act.

Friendly Captcha is different. Stay APA-compliant. Stay in control.

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Privacy Act Compliance Checklist

Friendly Captcha ensures your enterprise meets the strict requirements of the Privacy Act 1988, strengthening both compliance and customer confidence.

Transparency about data usage

Under Australian Privacy Principle 1 (APP), Friendly Captcha is transparent about the data used for bot and spam protection. We maintain an up-to-date privacy policy, and our Data Processing Agreement is available here.

No data collection

Friendly Captcha does not collect personal information for marketing, advertising, or any other purposes. This ensures automatic compliance with APP 4 of the Privacy Act.

Data minimization

We only use the data necessary for effective bot protection – nothing more. This supports compliance with APP 3 and APP 11, which require “reasonable use for functions or activities”.

No risk of data breach

Since no personal data is collected and operating data cannot identify individuals, organizations and agencies can use Friendly Captcha without risking a data breach or facing the penalties outlined in Section 26WE of the Privacy Act 1988.

No consent or notification required

With no personal information collected, there is no need to notify individuals about data use. Compliance with APP 5 is achieved by default.

Secure CAPTCHA service

Data confidentiality and security are built into Friendly Captcha. In line with APP 11, we ensure protection against misuse, interference, loss, and unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.

See our privacy policy for end users to learn more.

FAQ

The GDPR is stricter than the Australian Privacy Act in several areas. It requires a clear legal basis for processing, grants broader rights (such as the “right to be forgotten”), and distinguishes between data controllers and processors. By contrast, the Privacy Act treats all covered entities collectively as “APP entities” and focuses on “fair and lawful” collection and use of data, which is a less detailed standard.

Friendly Captcha is a bot protection solution that meets the requirements of both the GDPR and the Australian Privacy Act. This makes it the most privacy-compliant CAPTCHA available and a good choice for Australian Government agencies.

Yes. The Privacy Act applies to all businesses handling the data of Australian residents or engaging in business in Australia, including online services, websites, or apps. The Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 expands this reach.

Not necessarily. While many principles overlap – and GDPR is stricter in areas like consent and data deletion – the Privacy Act has unique requirements, including the Australian Privacy Principles, specific penalty thresholds, and rules for eligible data breaches. Full compliance requires meeting these local obligations.

Friendly Captcha meets the strict requirements of the GDPR as well as those of the Privacy Act, its Privacy Principles, and specific regulations. Try it for free now!

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Stay in control of your data, avoid complex compliance issues, and give your users a clean, privacy-first experience. Friendly Captcha is designed to help you stay APA-compliant by default.

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