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 asserts that companies should proactively assess their current privacy practices, focusing on data handling, consent management, and transparency. Key recommendations include conducting privacy impact assessments, updating privacy policies, enhancing data security measures, applying data minimisation strategies and ensuring compliance with upcoming regulatory changes.
The five key steps business should take to prepare, as outlined by Corrs Chambers Westgarth are outlined here – https://www.corrs.com.au/insights/privacy-law-reform-on-the-horizon-what-businesses-can-do-now-to-prepare.
This is an exceptionally good read for those looking for guidance about what’s coming and how to be improve privacy programs.
Full credit to the authors listed in the article.