Decision aid · AI & Technology

Human-approval map

A simple way to decide where a person should review, approve or take over an automated workflow.

AI & TechnologyConstraint lens: Buy Back Time1 min readUpdated 30 Aug 2026

List automated actions

Write each action the workflow can take, not just each technical step.

Rate consequence

Mark the consequence of a wrong action as low, medium or high for customer, financial, legal, privacy and operating impact.

Mark judgement

Identify actions that need interpretation, discretion or a business promise.

Place approval or escalation

Use human approval where consequence or judgement warrants it. Use exception escalation where the normal path is safe but uncertainty needs attention.

Define resume and record

After a human decision, specify how the workflow resumes and what minimal audit record is kept.

Evidence and official guidance.

These sources are included so you can check the underlying guidance and context yourself. HaddadStuff's interpretation and practical framework are its own.

OAIC

Australian Privacy Principles

The core privacy principles covering collection, use, disclosure, security, access and correction for entities subject to the Privacy Act.

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Cyber.gov.au

Small business cyber security guide

A small-business baseline built around practical measures such as MFA, software updates and reliable backups.

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ACCC

False or misleading claims

A current reminder that marketing claims should be accurate, understandable, evidence-backed and clear about important limits.

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Scope

This is general strategic information for Australian business owners and operators. It is not legal, tax, financial, employment or cybersecurity advice.