Cybersecurity breaches originating from third-party providers (TPPs) are an escalating concern for Australian businesses. As supply chain risks grow, there is a mounting public expectation that the entity that commissioned...more
8/5/2025
/ Australia ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
New Legislation ,
Personal Data ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Supply Chain ,
Third-Party
Concerns about claims of legal professional privilege over third-party investigation reports produced in the course of responding to cyberattacks, and the extent to which such reports can be shielded from disclosure in legal...more
4/23/2025
/ Attorney-Client Privilege ,
Australia ,
Class Action ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Data Breach ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Discovery ,
Healthcare ,
Insurance Industry ,
Litigation Strategies ,
Popular ,
Privacy Laws
Established under the Cyber Security Act 2024 (the ‘Act’), the Cyber Security (security standards for smart devices) Rules 2025 (the ‘Rules’) set out the requirements for three security standards introduced to enhance the...more
The Western Australian District Court’s recent decision in Mobius Group Pty Ltd v Inoteq Pty Ltd1 highlights the potential consequence for the innocent party where fraudulent changes in bank details are sent from their...more
1/15/2025
/ Australia ,
Business E-Mail Compromise (BEC) ,
Commercial Litigation ,
Compliance ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
Duty of Care ,
Email ,
Financial Institutions ,
FinTech ,
Fraud ,
Risk Management ,
Technology
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has published AI guidance articulating how Australian privacy law applies to AI and the OAIC’s overall expectations on AI governance and privacy safeguards for...more
11/19/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Australia ,
Data Collection ,
Due Diligence ,
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) ,
Machine Learning ,
New Guidance ,
Personal Information ,
Privacy Laws ,
Risk Management ,
Technology Sector ,
Transparency
On October 9 2024, the Australian Government introduced into Parliament the Cyber Security Legislative Package to implement several initiatives under the 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy, which includes the...more
Aiming to bolster the security and resilience of critical infrastructures in Australia, the Australian Government introduced the Security of Critical Infrastructure and Other Legislation Amendment (Enhanced Response and...more
The Cyber Security Bill 2024 ("Cyber Bill") tabled in the Australian Federal Parliament yesterday is set to bring significant changes to the cyber security landscape in Australia....more
10/10/2024
/ Australia ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Information Governance ,
Information Technology ,
Pending Legislation ,
Ransomware ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Reform
After nearly five years of review, the first tranche of amendments to Australia’s Privacy Act has landed (Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 (Cth) (Bill)). The Bill introduces 23 of the 25 legislative proposals...more
On June 4, 2024, an Australian mining company which focuses on heavy rare earth elements disclosed a cyber incident to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). The previous day (Monday June 3, 2024), Australian Treasurer Jim...more
7/1/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Australia ,
Cyber Incident Reporting ,
Cybersecurity ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Foreign Investment ,
Geopolitical Risks ,
Investment ,
Investors ,
Mining ,
Technology