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
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
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Artificial Intelligence ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Security ,
Enforcement ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Assessment ,
Risk Management ,
Technology Sector
The integration of AI in the workplace is revolutionising HR. From recruitment to performance analysis, AI use cases can streamline HR processes and enhance productivity. However, the deployment of AI by employers also brings...more
3/18/2025
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Artificial Intelligence ,
Bias ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
EU ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Technology Sector ,
UK
What are we really talking about and what are the legal implications under the EU AI Act?
The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has led to significant opportunities and challenges, especially in the realm of...more
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
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
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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
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
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
The EU Artificial Intelligence Act (“AI Act”) exemplifies a highly advanced risk-based approach to European regulation. One of its distinguishing features is the detailed classification of various risk levels associated with...more
11/12/2024
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Digital Services ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Machine Learning ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Technology Sector ,
Transparency
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
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