Australia’s response to these growing concerns in the Privacy space has evolved over the years, culminating in the government agreeing to a major overhaul of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) to modernise the framework and combat threats to the privacy of individuals from advances in technology.
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Closing Loopholes criminal wage theft laws can jail bosses
Wage theft, being the intentional underpayment of wages, is now a federal criminal offence in Australia.
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How can AI help professionals attain their goals?
AI in law firms, tax firms, government and corporate departments is reshaping how professionals achieve their goals.
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Professionals want AI to produce work – APAC report
Thomson Reuters’ Future of Professionals Report – Asia & Emerging Markets Edition found 70% of corporate professionals in SEA want AI to help with work.
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Cybersecurity, Privacy & AI in 2024: What You Need to Know
Advances in cybersecurity, privacy and artificial intelligence (AI) present new challenges and opportunities.
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ESG in Australia: Mandatory Climate-Related Financial Disclosure
2024 is set to be another big year for ESG in Australia. Catch up on all the key developments.
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Essential Resources for Mastering the Art of EOY Reporting
Beyond delivering legal services, general counsel shoulders the responsibilities of ethics and compliance, internal audits, government affairs and data security. Many also serve on their organisations’ executive leadership teams, provide…
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Understanding the Spam Act 2003: A Guide for Lawyers
In the digital age, electronic communication has become a vital tool for businesses, including law firms. However, with the rise of electronic communication came the issue of unrequested messages, or…
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Privacy Act 1988: The Legal Compass Every Lawyer Needs
In the vast and complex legal landscape, the Privacy Act 1988 stands as a beacon, guiding lawyers through the intricacies of personal data protection. Notably, this pivotal piece of legislation…
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Understanding Data Governance and Cyber Security
In the digital age, data is the lifeblood of any organisation, and the legal industry is no exception. With the increasing reliance on digital platforms, the importance of data governance…
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