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Cyber Security: A Month In Retrospect (Australia) – February 2026

The cyber and data security landscape continues to evolve at pace. It can be challenging to keep up, so we have collated our "top 10" cyber stories from the last month, so you don't have to.

Australia Technology

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

To Scan or Not to Scan – Administrative Review Tribunal decision on Bunnings' use of facial recognition tech

Case highlights an inherent conflict within the Privacy Act: that is, safeguarding individuals' personal information alongside the legitimate operational needs of organisations performing their functions and activities.

Australia Privacy

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Pointon Partners

Director Residential Addresses Removed from ASIC Extracts: Privacy Reform and Commercial Consequences

The reform has been presented as a privacy and safety measure aimed at reducing identity theft and cyber-enabled risks.

Australia Privacy

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Cathro & Partners

Data, Technology and Due Diligence: Emerging Risks in Business Acquisitions

Purchasers should also consider the extent to which data and technology enables (or is integral to) the business.

Australia Privacy

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Carroll & O'Dea

Learnings from the Bunnings FRT appeal: Using a sledgehammer to crack a nut

Australia Privacy

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Holding Redlich

Data Privacy And Information Security – What We Know And What We Have Yet To Learn

Australia Privacy

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Holding Redlich

Statutory Tort Of Serious Invasion Of Privacy Applied For The First Time

Australia Privacy

BP

Bartier Perry

What do reported trades in Australia say about our brokerage?

Australia Privacy

TRAction

Privacy In Australia | Reflecting On 2025 And Tips For Preparing For 2026

Australia Privacy

SF

Spruson & Ferguson

Australia's Privacy Regulator Beginning 2026 With Its First Compliance Sweep

Australia Privacy

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K&L Gates LLP

Australian Privacy Policies Under Fire: Essential Uplifts To Safeguard Against The OAIC's Compliance Crackdown

Australia Privacy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

ASIC launches the reportable situations data dashboard

Australia Finance

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Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

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

Australia Privacy

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Statutory Tort For Serious Invasion Of Privacy

Australia Privacy

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Bennett & Philp Lawyers

Cross Examining Cyber EP23: Cross Examining Professor Ciaran Martin – Part 2 (Podcast)

Australia Technology

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Employment Relations Podcast #46 – Safety In The Workplace: Drug And Alcohol Testing And Policies

Australia Employment

PA

Piper Alderman

New English Requirements For Visas

Australia Immigration

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Interstaff Immigration Agency

Michael Byrnes discusses the Westpac WFH case on 2SM with Tim Webster

Australia Employment

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Swaab

Employment Relations Podcast #45 – Employment Law For The Time Poor… Live!

Australia Employment

PA

Piper Alderman

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.

Australia Privacy

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A&O Shearman

Protecting Data Assets – The Legal Landscape And Practical Recommendations

In today's digital economy, data has emerged as a critical intangible asset shaping business strategy, fueling technological innovation, and contributing to economic and social benefits.

Australia Privacy

SF

Spruson & Ferguson

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

On 29 September 2025, Australian Clinical Labs (ACL) and the OAIC informed the Federal Court of Australia that they had reached agreement on a $5.8 million penalty arising from ACL's 2022...

Australia Privacy

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

The Federal Court has ordered Australian Clinical Labs (ACL) to pay AU$5.8 million in civil penalties following a 2022 data breach involving its then-newly acquired Medlab Pathology business.

Australia Privacy

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K&L Gates LLP

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

Australia Privacy

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K&L Gates LLP

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

Australia Privacy

HR

Holding Redlich

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

Australia Privacy

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

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

Australia Privacy

KL

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

Australia Privacy

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Stacks Law Firm

Breaking silos: Building a cross-team privacy culture

Australia Privacy

HR

Holding Redlich

Privacy Awareness Week 2025

Australia Privacy

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K&L Gates LLP

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

Australia Privacy

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

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

Australia Privacy

PA

Piper Alderman

Breaking silos: Building a cross-team privacy culture

Organisations need to move beyond siloed thinking and adopt a coordinated, whole-of-business approach.

Australia Privacy

HR

Holding Redlich

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.

Australia Privacy

KG

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.

Australia Privacy

CC

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.

Australia Privacy

PA

Piper Alderman

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

Worldwide Privacy

AO

A&O Shearman

Can Patient Data Be Used To Train AI?

Inventors and Applicants need to ensure that the data used to support their patent applications comply with relevant laws relating to the use of patient data.

Australia Privacy

SF

Spruson & Ferguson

Medibank Class Action: Navigating The Legal Privilege Maze

Concerns about claims of legal professional privilege over third-party investigation reports produced in the course of responding to cyberattacks...

Australia Technology

AO

A&O Shearman

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.

Australia Privacy

CG

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.

Australia Privacy

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

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

Australia Privacy

AO

A&O Shearman

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

Australia Privacy

HR

Holding Redlich

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

Australia Privacy

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Serious invasion of privacy and small business

Australia Privacy

BP

Bartier Perry

WA Government passes innovative Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing regime

Australia Privacy

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Concerns for business under the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024

Australia Privacy

CG

Coleman Greig Lawyers

Community & Associations Newsletter – January 2025

Australia Media & IT

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Privacy and AI Regulations | 2024 review & 2025 outlook

Australia Privacy

SF

Spruson & Ferguson

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

Australia Privacy

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Avant Law

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

Australia Privacy

HN

Holley Nethercote

Further update to Australia's privacy law reforms

Australia Privacy

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Pointon Partners

Regulatory Radar Q4 2024

Australia Privacy

GC

Gilchrist Connell

Preparing for the privacy reforms – heightening individual protections

Australia Privacy

BP

Bartier Perry

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

Australia Privacy

GC

Gilchrist Connell

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

Australia Finance

KG

K&L Gates LLP

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Recent cyber attacks & data breaches | 98.5 Sonshine FM

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HHG Legal Group

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

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McCullough Robertson

Talking payroll with Tal Williams

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Holman Webb Lawyers

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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