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What is the Meaning of Personal Information
Court discussed meaning of “personal info” and when identity can be ascertained. Didn’t define when metadata is personal info, but determined Section 6(1) of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) was substantial in making determination.
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Data Breach Bill 2016 – key data security considerations
The Privacy Amendment (Notifiable Data Breaches) Bill 2016 has been passed, making notification of data breaches mandatory from 23 February 2018. Find out how this could affect you and what measures you can take to protect your data.
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Data security – the increasing burden
The consequences for an Australian business victim for a breach of cyber security are forecast to exponentially increase. In February 2015 the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (Committee) recommended the introduction of mandatory data breach notification scheme (Scheme) by the end of 2015.[1] Whilst the details of the incoming Scheme are currently scant,…
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Revenge porn – legal options
Revenge porn (Revenge Porn) refers to sexually explicit media that is distributed without the consent of the individual(s) involved.[1] An act of Revenge Porn therefore involves the recording of video or still images of a person that is usually engaged in sexual acts (Revenge Content) and publishing or threatening to publish it. A person’s participation…
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Cupid Media risks privacy of the dateless
The Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act) requires entities to take reasonable steps to secure personal information.
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Getting confidentiality agreements in place
Part 5 – Planning a business acquisition Confidentiality Agreements (Confidentiality Agreement or NDA’s) are essential in business Acquisitions, particularly if either the Target or Acquirer is subject to the ASX Listing Rules. Whilst generally an equitable obligation of confidence is applicable, a Confidentiality Agreement reduces the obligations of the parties to writing to ensure that…
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Changes to the Privacy Act commence today!
Changes to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) included the introduction of thirteen Australian Privacy Principles (App’s). Learn more about potential civil penalty orders if you are a business with a turnover of over 3 million or more, a health care provider or a business that trades in personal information.
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Are your privacy practices up to date with the amended Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)?
Organisations must act ensure compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) reforms. Learn more about the thirteen new Australian Privacy Principles (APP’s) the penalties for non-compliance, and the steps you can take to protect your business.
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Why is a Privacy Act Compliance Audit (PACA) necessary?
Understand the implications of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and national privacy principles with the upcoming legislative amendments. Find out what a Privacy Act Compliance Audit (PACA) involves, who should consider it, and the consequences of non-compliance.
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