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Federal parliament passes cyber security laws
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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Uber breaches Australian privacy laws
This article provides an overview of interesting decisions of Australian Courts in Corporate Law, Technology Law and Intellectual Property. With cases on Trade Marks, Copyright, Defamation, Negligence, Joint Ventures and Confidential Information, it is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in these areas.
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Ransomware Payments Bill 2021 (Cth)
Australian government proposed the Ransomware Payments Bill 2021 (Cth) (Bill) to enforce mandatory reporting of ransomware payments. Penalties of up to $110,000 for non-compliance.
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De-encryption laws to make tech giants cooperate with law enforcement
The Australian Government is introducing encryption-related legislation that could have significant implications. Get the full scoop on what this Bill could mean for companies and citizens before it is officially announced.
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What is a data breach response plan and how do I get one?
Organizations must now comply with the Notifiable Data Breaches Scheme. Learn how to create a Data Breach Response Plan and why it is so important for compliance.
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Notifiable Data Breach Scheme commences 23 Feb 2018
As of 23 February 2018, certain entities must notify affected individuals of eligible data breaches under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). Penalties for non-compliance can reach up to $420,000. Learn more about who’s affected, what constitutes serious harm, how to assess likelihood of harm, and how to prepare a response plan.
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Legal issues for data loss
Organisations must protect confidential data from external and internal threats. Learn steps to secure data, potential data breach implications, and how a data breach notification bill may require affected entities to notify consumers.
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How will the new Privacy laws affect your organisation?
What were the changes to the Privacy Act in 2014? Legislative changes to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act) will come into effect on 12 March 2014. The Privacy Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Act 2012 (Cth) (Amendments) amends the Privacy Act by introducing:
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