The new privacy tort’s contentious exemption: the ‘character of news’
Can gossip be news? Explore how Australia’s new privacy tort challenges media freedoms and redefines journalism in the age of celebrity and digital storytelling.
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.
Navigating the privacy risks of electric vehicles
This increasing popularity of electric vehicles raises concerns over the computer systems used, as well as the storing and sharing of data
The price of life: Genetic testing results and the cost of insurance
With genetic testing it’s possible to predict one’s health journey. But under the current law, this is making life insurance very costly. A public health…
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.
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.
Into the Breach – the Optus data hack
The recent data breach at Optus has highlighted an uncomfortable truth about the level of trust we place in organisations
Why everyone should future-proof access to their data
Good password habits are like most habits: hard to form, easy to break. Everyone has their own unique formula to access countless applications and programs…
The unexpected reach of privacy law: OAIC determinations offer clarity
Australian entities are at risk if they do not understand the breadth of data which is covered by their legal obligations under the Privacy Act.
Biometric recognition technology and the Clearview AI decision
The Clearview AI decision signals increasing scrutiny of entities doing business in Australia that collect, use and transact biometric data about Australian individuals.
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.