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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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Data breach compliance and data breach response plans
Dundas Lawyers create tailored data breach response plans to ensure compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). Plans include actions, registers, records, tests and tasks. Get an obligation-free and confidential discussion to learn more.
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OAIC Notifiable Data Breaches report – July 2020
The OAIC’s Notifiable Data Breaches Report reveals 518 data breaches reported by eligible entities in the first half of 2020. Learn more about the types of personal information involved, the highest reporting sector, and the key takeaways from the report to protect your data.
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Data breaches: what exactly is serious harm?
This article looks at the notifiable data breaches scheme, and the factors to consider when determining if an eligible data breach would likely result in serious harm. It also provides an in-depth look at the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner observations in its ‘Notifiable Data Breaches Statistics Report’.
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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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