DSPANZ has supported the development of several best practice standards, statements and guidance for the business software industry.
Learn more about these standards, statements and guidance here.
Security Standard for Add-on Marketplaces
The Security Standard for Add-on Marketplaces or the SSAM is an extension of the ATO's Operational Framework co-developed by DSPANZ, the ATO
and the industry. The SSAM outlines a consistent set of rules, specifications and practices for both DSPs and third party developers who
integrate with cloud based taxation, superannuation, payroll or accounting software via API.
eInvoicing
DSPANZ, together with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and the New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), has developed a number of industry practice statements for Peppol eInvoicing through the A-NZ Peppol All Stakeholders Working Group. Find industry practice statements on communicating invoice status; invoice content; consistent data mapping; access point migration and exit; and attachments.
Data Minimisation & Retention
The Data Minimisation & Retention: Best Practice Guidance for Australian Digital Service Providers aims to assist Digital
Service Providers (DSPs) with adapting their data retention and minimisation practices to better reflect the current technical
and cybersecurity environment.
Payroll Advice
Payroll is a complex topic to navigate in Australia - there's at least 50 pieces of federal and state-based legislation. DSPANZ has put
together materials for our members to help dissect payroll advice and the considerations for DSPs when obtaining and/or providing
advice.
Storing and Managing TFNs and Personal Information
The Secure Storage and Management of Tax File Numbers and Personal Information: Best Practice Guidance for Australian Business
Software Providers investigates best practice controls for managing and securing Tax File Numbers (TFNs) and personal
information in software.