In this episode of The Celebrant Talk Show, hosts Josh Withers and Sarah Aird discuss a viral news story about a Melbourne man who illegally performed five weddings without proper certification.

While battling their own technical difficulties with phone recording, they dive into the implications of fake celebrants, the extensive training required to become a legitimate celebrant, and ways to build trust in the profession.

Josh and Sarah explore how celebrants can establish legitimacy through professional practices, from proper email domains to pricing strategies, while debunking common misconceptions about the role.

Join Josh Withers and Sarah Aird as they explore the critical world of data security for celebrants.

Starting with a demonstration of iOS 18.1's new call recording feature, the conversation delves into the sensitive nature of marriage documentation and how celebrants can better protect their clients' data.

Learn about the risks of digital storage, the importance of data minimisation, and practical solutions including encrypted vaults and secure file sharing.

Whether you're tech-savvy or just starting to think about digital security, this episode provides essential guidance for modern celebrants.

Important Links

- Celebrant Institute's Enclosed (secure file sharing): https://enclosed.celebrant.institute

- Blog post about encrypted vault software (Cryptomator): https://celebrant.institute/business/encrypting-your-couples-noims-and-marriage-certificates/

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Hello and thank you for having us back in your ears! This episode we're chatting about separate meetings, consent, and celebrant pricing. We really want to hear from you with anything you want us to talk about, or anything you might disagree with! Hit us up at [email protected]

Today's episode is all about the Australian marriage law changes that came in to place on the 12th of June 2024.

For more information read the blog post about it and the email out.

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