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
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Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
New Legislation ,
Personal Data ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Supply Chain ,
Third-Party
Politicians’ and tech giants’ embrace of nuclear energy to power AI heightens the urgency to protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats....more
The mining sector is increasingly at risk from cyber attacks, and many companies are racing to defend themselves against the backdrop of a rapidly changing threat landscape. Ross Phillipson and Anna Rudawski explore what is...more
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 Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) is the world's first comprehensive legal framework for AI regulation, which entered into force on August 1, 2024. The AI Act aims to ensure that AI systems are trustworthy, safe and...more
4/1/2025
/ AI Act ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Security ,
Enforcement ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Assessment ,
Risk Management ,
Technology Sector
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
Cyber issues are seldom out of the news, from ransomware attacks and espionage to non-malicious outages that cause widespread concern. Organizations need to protect themselves against both current and future risks and...more
12/16/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cyber Incident Reporting ,
Cyber Threats ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Incident Response Plans ,
Information Technology ,
Machine Learning ,
Ransomware ,
Risk Assessment ,
Risk Management
On December 16, 2024, the new Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 program from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) will go into effect. CMMC 2.0 aims to improve cybersecurity standards within the defense...more
12/16/2024
/ Certification Requirements ,
Compliance ,
Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) ,
Cybersecurity ,
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Dodd-Frank ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Federal Contractors ,
Flow Down Clause ,
Proposed Rules ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Remediation ,
Subcontractors
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
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
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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