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*** News Flash *** Long-awaited changes to Australian privacy laws were due to be tabled on 20th August. Due to legislative priorities this has now been revised to early September and is therefore unlikely to pass before the end of the 2024 legislative year. In addition, the government will not release the proposed legislation framework…

First published 12 August, 2024, sighted on LinkedIn, corrs.com.au and lexology.com Corrs Chambers Westgarth, a leading commercial law firm that advises major Australian corporations and government agencies has published an article on LinkedIn and on their website, https://www.corrs.com.au/, that discusses impending privacy law reforms in Australia and advises businesses on how to prepare. The article…

The advent of cloud computing has revolutionised how businesses operate, promising unparalleled scalability, flexibility, and efficiency. However, with these advancements come significant data management challenges that can undermine the very benefits the cloud aims to deliver. This article explores the complexities that arise in data management due to the promises of cloud technology, focusing on…

The OAIC’s “Notifiable Data Breaches Report: July to December 2023” provides an overview of data breaches reported during this period under the Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) scheme. The report notes a total increase in reported breaches compared to the previous six months, with malicious or criminal attacks remaining the primary cause, responsible for 67% of…

First published 09 January, 2024, ComputerWeekly.com Republished 11 January 2024, The International Association of Privacy Professionals   In an op-ed with Computer Weekly, Veritas Technologies Chief Technology Officer for Asia-Pacific Geoffrey Coley, CIPM, said chief information security officers play a vital role in limiting the threat of cyberattacks. Coley said an increased focus on cybersecurity…