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Dundas Lawyers achieves SMB1001 gold level cyber security certification
On 14 November 2025 Dundas Lawyers achieved the Gold level of the SMB1001 cybersecurity standard.
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Aust Clinical Labs fined $5.8mil for failing to report data breach
On 8 October 2025, the Federal Court published the judgement of Justice Halley in the case of Australian Information Commissioner v Australian Clinical Labs Limited (No 2) [2025] FCA 1224 (AIC v ACL). Australian Clinical Labs Limited (ACL) was ordered to pay $5.8 million in civil penalties in relation to a 2022 data breach. This…
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Australians soon facing age checks when viewing adult websites
On 9 September 2025, the eSafety Commissioner, Mrs Julie Inman Grant (Commissioner), registered six (6) new codes (New Codes) under the Online Safety Act 2021(Cth) (Online Safety Act) aimed at protecting children from the “clear and present” dangers of harmful AI chatbots and other online adult content. On 9 March 2026, these New Codes will…
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Ransomware payment reporting obligations
A “Ransomware Attack” is a cyber security breach in which a malicious actor gains unauthorised access to a computer system or network and then encrypts, exfiltrates, or otherwise compromises data or functionality.[1] Ransomware Attacks have become increasingly sophisticated, financially motivated, and disruptive across all sectors, prompting legislative intervention to regulate responses and improve national cyber…
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Federal parliament enacts cyber security legislation
On 25 November 2024, the Australian Parliament passed a suite of legislation, collectively referred to by the Australian Government as the Cyber Security Legislative Package 2024. The purported impetus for this legislation was a series of high-profile data breaches in 2022 and 2023.
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The Digital ID Bill 2023 (Cth) – key points
On 30 November 2023, the Digital ID Bill 2023 (Cth) and the Digital ID (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Bill 2023 (Digital ID Bills) were introduced in the Australian Senate. Digital IDs are designed to provide individuals with a convenient way to verify their identity when completing certain online transactions and dealing with government and certain…
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Misinformation and Disinformation Bill 2023 – draft insights
The Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2023 (Cth) (Misinformation Bill) was announced by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communication and the Arts (DITRDCA) in January 2023. The Misinformation Bill is aimed at restricting the flow of misinformation and disinformation by providing the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) with increased…
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What are adequate cybersecurity measures?
The adequacy of cyber security measures was considered in the case of Australian Securities and Investments Commission v RI Advice Group Pty Ltd [2022] FCA 496 (ASIC v Ri Advice Group). One of the issues raised was whether the respondent had adequate cyber security and cyber resilience in place across its network of financial advisors. …
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Introduction of cryptocurrency and hacking offences to Parliament
The Crimes Legislation Amendment (Ransomware Action Plan) Bill 2022 is set to revolutionize the way cybercrime is prosecuted. Learn more about the changes it brings and the implications they have.
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