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ASIC launches the reportable situations data dashboard

ASIC published aggregate-level breach data through the Reportable Situations Data Dashboard which went live on 31 October 2025.

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Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Australian Information Commissioner V Australian Clinical Labs: First Civil Penalty Under The Privacy Act

Businesses should conduct regular stocktakes of their privacy risk exposure, and ensure their policies, controls, and systems are tailored appropriately to that level of risk.

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Statutory Tort For Serious Invasion Of Privacy

The new statutory tort for serious invasion of privacy represents a significant change to the way that the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) regulates privacy.

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Bennett & Philp Lawyers

Privacy Act Wakeup Call: AIC v. ACL On "Reasonable Security," Notification Duties, And Sanctions

This decision raises the compliance bar and provides concrete guidance on how APP 11.1 and the NDB scheme apply in real‑world incidents.

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A&O Shearman

Protecting Data Assets – The Legal Landscape And Practical Recommendations

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Spruson & Ferguson

Australian Clinical Labs: Australia's First Civil Penalty Of $5.8 Million Under Privacy Laws

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Australian Clinical Labs Fined AU$5.8 Million For 2022 Medlab Data Breach In An Australian First

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K&L Gates LLP

Australian Privacy Law Reform Tranche 2: The Time For Conversation Is Over

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K&L Gates LLP

CCTV And Surveillance Technologies In Retail: How To Balance Retailers' Interests With Customer Privacy

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Holding Redlich

De-identified data and AI: what the I-MED decision means for privacy compliance

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Privacy And Responsible Information Sharing Act: Implications For The Public Sector In Western Australia

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Fraud and corruption – how crisis management can help

Australia Commercial

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Bartier Perry

Photography, privacy and copyright infringement

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Stacks Law Firm

Breaking silos: Building a cross-team privacy culture

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Holding Redlich

Clarifying misconceptions of abandonment of employment

Australia Employment

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Bartier Perry

A Divorce, A Debt And A Duty: Shao v Crown Global Capital Pty Ltd

Australia Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Essential ESG: Episode 25 – Operating Responsibly In Conflict-affected Areas: The Role Of Grievance Mechanisms

Australia Commercial

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Tax Bites EP17: High Court Validates Foreign Surcharge Land Taxes: Implications And Analysis (Podcast)

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Fair Work Commission Backs Employee in Remote Work Dispute with Westpac

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McCabes

Privacy Awareness Week 2025

The PAW theme is especially fitting considering recent Australian privacy strides, including the new tort for serious invasions of privacy which came into effect on 10 June 2025.

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K&L Gates LLP

Australia's ongoing privacy reforms: bolstering Australia's privacy regulatory framework

Overview of the key recent developments in Australia's privacy landscape, including the commencement of the new statutory tort for serious invasions of privacy.

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Privacy And Cyber Security Law Reforms Are Live: What You Need To Do To Prepare

Businesses need to be vigilant on both external and internal threats to the security of information they collect and hold.

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Piper Alderman

Navigating Consent: Emerging Trends In Children's Data Privacy Across APAC

The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region has experienced a significant increase in internet usage among children, fueled by widespread access to smartphones, affordable data plans, and digital platforms.

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A&O Shearman

Australia introduces statutory tort of serious invasion of privacy (APAC)

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Kennedys

Having AI On Your Privacy Policy

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Spruson & Ferguson

Review of the Data Availability and Transparency Act

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Holding Redlich

The privacy law reforms finally passed in 2024 set the priorities for 2025

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Holding Redlich

Can Patient Data Be Used To Train AI?

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Spruson & Ferguson

Medibank Class Action: Navigating The Legal Privilege Maze

Australia Technology

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A&O Shearman

Privacy & AI: How much does your AI know?

Australia Privacy

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Clifford Gouldson Lawyers

NSW court registry data breach threatens to further erode confidence in justice system

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Data Privacy And Protecting Children Online – Finding A Path Through The Complexities

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A&O Shearman

Be scam aware: Companies held responsible for verifying payment details they receive

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Holding Redlich

Privacy & AI: How much does your AI know?

Businesses need to be aware of how these changes will impact them in the event of a privacy or data breach.

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Clifford Gouldson Lawyers

NSW court registry data breach threatens to further erode confidence in justice system

Recent data breach raises concerns. The incident; the response; is cybercrime a growing threat? Preventative measures.

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Data Privacy And Protecting Children Online – Finding A Path Through The Complexities

On March 11, 2025, A&O Shearman hosted a conference for Privacy Law and Business entitled What's right for children's data? Keeping on the right side of the law. The conference brought together companies...

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A&O Shearman

Be scam aware: Companies held responsible for verifying payment details they receive

There are 6 principles that aim to prevent and redress the losses suffered because of fraud.

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Holding Redlich

Protecting your privacy: the top 3 things to do after being notified of a data breach

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Carroll & O'Dea

Privacy and AI Regulations | 2024 review & 2025 outlook

Privacy and AI regulations are entering a critical juncture in Australia.

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Spruson & Ferguson

New Privacy Laws Have Passed - time to review your privacy practices!

Healthcare providers can enquire with patients about family-related medical histories and collect reports.

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Avant Law

ASIC v HSBC: Is "adequacy" enough to manage cybersecurity risk?

ASIC is increasingly enforcing its regulatory priority of licensee failures to have adequate cyber-security protections.

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Holley Nethercote

Further update to Australia's privacy law reforms

Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 introduces measures targeting the protection of personal information.

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Pointon Partners

Regulatory Radar Q4 2024

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Gilchrist Connell

Preparing for the privacy reforms – heightening individual protections

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Bartier Perry

Bits, Bytes and Boards: Australia's New Cyber Security Act 2024

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Gilchrist Connell

Australian Treasury Proposes New Consumer Data Right Rules For Non-Bank Lenders

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K&L Gates LLP

‘Tis the Season for Cyber Security Reform

Australia Privacy

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Bennett & Philp Lawyers

Australia passes cyber security laws to bolster national cyber defences and resilience across public and private sectors

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Kennedys

Comparing privacy rights in Australia with other Countries

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

First Tranche Of Australia's Much Anticipated Privacy Law Reforms Revealed

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Jones Day

Case study guide - Mishandling patient information is risky business

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Avant Law

Important Changes For Businesses In Australia – What Employers Should Know

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Littler Mendelson

GenAI in the workplace: what are the privacy risks?

Australia Privacy

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Proposed Federal Cyber Security Act: A Necessity or an Unjustified Intrusion?

Australia Privacy

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Upcoming Privacy Act Reforms: What Businesses Need to Know About Major Changes

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LegalVision

Responding to data breaches

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Coleman Greig Lawyers

Long Awaited First Tranche Of Amendments To The Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) Tabled

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FTI Consulting

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Recent cyber attacks & data breaches | 98.5 Sonshine FM

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HHG Legal Group

Legal Lockdown - Episode 4: COVIDSafe App

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Holman Webb Lawyers

Emerging Issues: Australian technology, media and telecommunications sector insights: April 2020

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McCullough Robertson

Cyber-Attacks – Managing Brand Loyalty And Reputation (Video)

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Dentons

CU LAB: What is personal information and why does it matter?

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Clayton Utz

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