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20 August 2026 |
Autonomous AI and unauthorised access: navigating privacy and cybersecurity risks
This article examines how Australia's criminal and privacy laws may apply when AI is involved in unauthorised access to data and outlines the practical steps organisations should take.
This article examines how Australia's criminal and privacy laws may apply when AI is involved in unauthorised access to data and outlines the practical steps organisations should take.
14 August 2026 |
'It's the vibe': vibe coding, copyright ownership and how it changes software contracting in Australia
Vibe coding is a hot topic. But what is it and how does it change things?
Vibe coding is a hot topic. But what is it and how does it change things?
21 July 2026 |
A digital test of Australia's unfair contract terms regime
The ACCC has commenced Federal Court proceedings against $US2.6 trillion e-commerce giant, Amazon, alleging its terms are unfair.
The ACCC has commenced Federal Court proceedings against $US2.6 trillion e-commerce giant, Amazon, alleging its terms are unfair.
19 June 2026 |
Not a giggling matter - when the human in the loop is part of the problem
The case name may raise a smile. The issues it raises should sharpen the mind. 'Human in the loop' is an element of the design, not a defence.
The case name may raise a smile. The issues it raises should sharpen the mind. 'Human in the loop' is an element of the design, not a defence.
11 June 2026 |
APRA's call to action on AI governance
Artificial Intelligence is being rapidly adopted by APRA regulated entities, but AI governance, risk management and assurance are struggling to keep pace. That was APRA's clear message in an open letter to the financial services industry.
Artificial Intelligence is being rapidly adopted by APRA regulated entities, but AI governance, risk management and assurance are struggling to keep pace. That was APRA's clear message in an open letter to the financial services industry.
26 May 2026 |
Spam in the spotlight: ACMA raises the stakes for business messaging
ACMA has raised the stakes for business messaging. This article highlights what the law requires and what businesses need to know.
ACMA has raised the stakes for business messaging. This article highlights what the law requires and what businesses need to know.
05 March 2026 |
So, you've had a data breach.... and you don't know what to tell affected individuals
This article examines how to manage the aftermath of a data breach and provides essential information to assist you in supporting affected individuals in the notification stage of your data breach response.
This article examines how to manage the aftermath of a data breach and provides essential information to assist you in supporting affected individuals in the notification stage of your data breach response.
26 February 2026 |
The Australian Communications and Media Authority Compliance and Enforcement Priorities 2026-27
On 20 February 2026, the ACMA released for consultation its annual compliance and enforcement priorities for the 2026-27 work program.
On 20 February 2026, the ACMA released for consultation its annual compliance and enforcement priorities for the 2026-27 work program.
23 February 2026 |
OAIC's crackdown on privacy policies – what you need to know
Is your privacy policy up to scratch?
Is your privacy policy up to scratch?
16 February 2026 |
Safety by design
The ART's decision of Bunnings Group Limited and Privacy Commissioner (Guidance and Appeals Panel) [2026] ARTA 130 is the latest in a series of technology and privacy jurisprudence, highlighting the importance of data protection and safety by design.
The ART's decision of Bunnings Group Limited and Privacy Commissioner (Guidance and Appeals Panel) [2026] ARTA 130 is the latest in a series of technology and privacy jurisprudence, highlighting the importance of data protection and safety by design.
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