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The Cookie Consent Notice is a mandatory privacy document for Australian websites that use cookies or similar tracking technologies. This document has become increasingly important with growing privacy concerns and regulatory requirements worldwide. While Australia doesn't have cookie-specific legislation like the EU's GDPR, the Privacy Act 1988 and Australian Privacy Principles require transparent disclosure of data collection practices. The Cookie Consent Notice must clearly explain what cookies are, how they're used, and provide users with genuine choice in accepting or rejecting different types of cookies. It should be displayed prominently when users first visit the website and be easily accessible thereafter. The notice needs regular updates to reflect changes in cookie usage, privacy laws, and organizational practices.
