The OAIC’s 2026 2Apply determination signals a major shift in privacy compliance. It’s no longer enough to ask whether personal information is reasonably necessary to collect. Organisations must also consider whether form design, consent mechanisms and user experience unfairly influence disclosure. This article explains the Commissioner’s findings, the emerging concept of “Online Choice Architecture,” and the practical checks legal, compliance and marketing teams should apply before their next form review.
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What government legal teams need to know about data security
Choosing AI is a risk decision. Learn how Australian government legal teams can protect data, meet obligations and adopt AI responsibly.
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Free AI vs Professional AI: What Australian lawyers need to know about data security
Australian courts are sending a clear message: lawyers who use free AI tools without proper safeguards face serious professional consequences. Recent high-profile cases have exposed a troubling pattern. Law firms…
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Navigating Australia’s New Privacy and Cybersecurity Landscape: Essential Resources for Legal Professionals
The past few years have fundamentally changed how Australian organisations approach data privacy and cybersecurity. High-profile data breaches at Qantas, Optus, Medibank, and Australian Clinical Labs have made headlines, sparked…
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Operational Security for Mid-Sized Law Firms
Why Local Processing Matters More Than Ever In the ROI of Legal Tech & AI report released earlier this year, when law firms were asked what their top priorities were…
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From reform to reality: complying with Australia’s privacy laws
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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Navigating Legal Trends for 2024: An Informed Discussion
In this 30 minute video, the team from Practical Law Australia share key legal insights from 2023 and anticipated developments for the legal professional in 2024. Join Tyrilly Csillag, Head…
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AI Governance Illuminated by Microsoft, L’Oréal and Other Leading Voices
Charting AI governance at TechFuture. Microsoft, L’Oréal and industry experts share insights for responsible AI adoption
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Proposed Changes To Australian Privacy Laws: Key Implications For Media Content Businesses
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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Generative AI Tools for Budget-Starved Legal Departments: Risks and Opportunities
The output created by generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, needs to be reviewed by senior lawyers to ensure accuracy and compliance.
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