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To launch your health app, register your company, apply for a trademark, and ensure your privacy policy complies with Australian Privacy Principles. Conduct a cybersecurity audit to protect sensitive health information, including emotional wellbeing data.

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Hey, I am trying to launch a mobile app. It is under beta testing. It's a health app that leverages users' data. As I am getting ready to launch the app soon, I have not really registered it as a business or anything like that. I do have privacy policy, terms and conditions and disclaimer. But I have not idea how should I go about to structure this thing to optimise for better output?
You might want to consider:
*. Registering your company.
*. Getting a trademark for your app.
*. Ensuring your privacy policy, terms and conditions comply with Australian Privacy Principles.
*. Getting your app's cybersecurity audited.
Is your app collecting sensitive health information?
what is sensitive health information?
Sensitive health information refers to personal data related to a person's health status or provision of health care. In Australia, it includes information or an opinion about a person's physical, mental or psychological health, disability status, health services received, or personal genetic information.
my app does ask users about their emotional wellbeing. Does that count?
Yes, emotional wellbeing is considered sensitive health information under Australian law. It's crucial to ensure you have robust measures in place to protect this data, and your privacy policy reflects this.
what now?
To move forward, consider the following:
*. Register your company.
*. Apply for a trademark for your app.
*. Review your privacy policy, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with Australian Privacy Principles.
*. Conduct a cybersecurity audit of your app to ensure data protection.