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
The European Union Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) entered into force on 1 August 2024. The AI Act establishes a risk-based approach to AI, prohibiting certain practices that are deemed unacceptable, such as social...more
2/6/2025
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Compliance ,
Data Protection ,
Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Healthcare ,
Regulation ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Technology Sector
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
Companies deploying high-risk artificial intelligence (AI) systems must prepare to conduct Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment (FRIA) by 2 August 2026. In this edition of our “Zooming in on AI” series we explain what this...more
Companies deploying high-risk artificial intelligence (AI) systems must prepare to navigate a complex landscape of new obligations by August 2, 2026. In this post we explain the key obligations for providers and deployers of...more
10/30/2024
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Automated Systems ,
Data Protection ,
Distributors ,
EU ,
EU Data Protection Laws ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Importers ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Technology Sector ,
Transparency
AI-driven technology has emerged as a cornerstone of our present and future daily lives, revolutionising the way transactions and interactions are organised.
With the increased use of AI systems, there is also an...more
10/22/2024
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Corporate Governance ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
Machine Learning ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Stakeholder Engagement ,
Technology Sector
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
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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
The Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) entered into force on 1 August 2024 and is the world's first comprehensive legal framework for AI regulation. As companies start incorporating AI tools into their business, products...more