Latest privacy law

SME Law 10 August 2023 ByDr Edward PhelpsWhy your law practice is an easy target for cyber criminals

Last week, I talked to a former hacker who now works to protect cyber attack victims. He told me why law practices are...

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Big Law 06 May 2023 ByLawyers Weekly90k lawyers and a rate shock: What’s hot in law this week (1-5 May)

There are more lawyers in Australia than ever before, but that’s not all we learnt this week. Here is your weekly...

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SME Law 05 May 2023 ByJerome DoraisamyThe dangers of a separate signing and VOI process

Even if “safe harbour” is achieved, documentation can be worthless. Here, Livesign explains the dangers of...

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Big Law 03 May 2023 ByJess FeyderFederal Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has announced that the...

Federal Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has announced that the government will appoint a standalone privacy commissioner...

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Big Law 02 May 2023 ByCaroline Atkins and Nick TopferEnsuring our government agencies are protected

It is Privacy Awareness Week — a timely reminder to focus on these challenges and opportunities to deliver better...

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Big Law 21 April 2023 ByJess FeyderPrivacy Act reforms must uphold human rights, say advocates

Several prominent legal organisations have released their submissions in response to the Privacy Act Review Report. They...

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Big Law 29 March 2023 ByJerome DoraisamyNew class action filed against Medibank

Australian private health insurance giant Medibank is set to face additional proceedings, with a global law firm...

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Big Law 24 February 2023 ByJess FeyderPrivacy Act reform proposal to ‘revolutionise’ privacy law in...

Following the federal government releasing its review of the Attorney-General’s Privacy Act Review Report, several...

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Politics 22 February 2023 ByJames North, Phil Catania, Michael do Rozario and Arvind DixitSweeping reforms proposed in Privacy Act Review

While the newly released report on the Privacy Act highlights the areas for reform, it is still relatively light on...

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SME Law 03 November 2022 ByLauren CroftNew data breach fines could bankrupt SMEs and boutiques

A number of industries, including law firms, will be liable for tough new government financial penalties for businesses...

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