Extensive reforms of significance to media and internet businesses have been proposed in the Privacy Act Review Report released in December 2022 (the report). Submissions on the proposals in the…
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Understanding the laws regulating surveillance devices and workplace surveillance in Australia
As many lawyers know firsthand, the legal framework surrounding the use of surveillance devices and workplace surveillance is particularly complex. Specific legislation applies to regulate the use of surveillance devices…
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6 Steps to Help You Embrace (and Stop Worrying) About the GDPR
The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) presents an unprecedented challenge for organisations around the world – and puts general counsels in the hot seat. The scope of these…
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Data Incidents and the Notifiable Data Breaches Scheme [Toolkit]
As Australian businesses embrace technology, the volume of data, particularly personal information, held by these organisations is growing exponentially. Regulators are now focused on what happens when a data breach…
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In-House Counsel: Preparing for Australia’s Mandatory Data Breach Reporting Scheme
Australia’s new mandatory data breach notification laws have now been passed, meaning that it will soon be compulsory for many businesses around the nation to report data breaches to regulators…
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Data Breach Incidents [Toolkit]
Businesses in Australia are rapidly adopting new technologies to interact with their suppliers, customers and workforce. The amount of data collected is growing exponentially. The legal and reputational risks associated with suffering a data breach incident are…
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What Effect Do the Australian Privacy Principles Have for Law Firms?
It has been estimated that 90 per cent of the world’s data has been generated over the last two years; illustrating the explosive growth of big data in both the…
Read moreWhat You Need to Know About the Australian Privacy Principles (APP) Amendments
With the surge of internet banking, online business transactions and the worldwide dissemination of data, March 2014’s Australian Privacy Principles (APP) amendments have been enforced to unify and keep pace with technological…
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