The privacy obligation lawyers didn’t see coming
New AML/CTF requirements do more than change client onboarding processes — they trigger privacy obligations many law practices have never faced.
By Simone Herbert-Lowe - 2 min read
The countdown is on for automated decision making transparency requirements
With fines and increased enforcement looming, legal advisors must act now to ensure privacy policies meet new ADM disclosure standards under the Privacy Act.
By Alex Kotova - 1 min read
What is a serious invasion of privacy? UK case law has answers
In the first of a two-part series, Matthew Richardson SC unpacks key UK cases likely to influence how the new tort is characterised in Australia.
By Matthew Richardson SC - 11 min read
Digital ID in your practice: a guide for firms and their clients
New national Digital ID laws will change the game for data holders and be in force by December. Are you ready?
By Simone Herbert-Lowe - 1 min read
Privacy Act reforms a wake-up call for regulated entities
Despite appearing watered down, the long-awaited privacy reforms still impose new and stronger obligations.
By Anna Johnston - 2 min read
Reforming the Privacy Act for the modern era
Following the review of the Privacy Act, key reforms have been proposed to bring the Act into the digital age and minimise human rights risks.
By Lorraine Finlay, Patrick Hooton and Wendy Lam - 1 min read
Prevention, notification, compensation: Lessons from a government data breach
Recent NCAT decision provides a timely reminder for organisations sharing personal information by email to implement more secure methods for transmitting records.
By Anna Johnston - 2 min read
The Privacy Act Review: Key proposals in Final Report
The Privacy Act Review Report was recently released as part of an ongoing review of Australia’s privacy legislation and the proposed changes are noteworthy.
By Anna Johnston and Alex Kotova - 2 min read
Covid complaint tests the limits of privacy law
In the first COVID-related privacy case in NSW, a sensible result should not be misunderstood: privacy protections still apply.
By Anna Johnston - 2 min read
New laws bring authorities a step closer to accessing encrypted offshore data
New laws point to an Australia-US Cloud Act agreement allowing cross border access to encrypted data.
By Arthur Kopsias - 3 min read
Maximising value from corporate data while protecting against privacy risks
How can organisations prioritise privacy when faced with competing objectives such as expecting to derive greater value from data to better inform business decision-making.
By Anna Johnston - 2 min read