Disclosure Obligations after a Data Breach: Updated ASX Guidance
Recent high-profile data breaches have turned cyber security into a top priority for boards across the country.
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Cyber risk: Directors’ duties and implications for M&A
On 18 September 2023, ASIC Chair Joe Longo addressed the Australian Financial Review Cyber Summit on the topic of cyber preparedness. In this article, we discuss the key points raised.
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Cyber attacks, governance and compliance
The constant evolution of cyber threats, coupled with an increasing active regulatory landscape, has made it imperative for organisations to prioritise both cyber security and compliance, and to balance cyber risks and costs of compliance or mitigati
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Innovation and technology in the aged care sector
The challenges facing the aged care sector have attracted a lot of attention in recent times due to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety and the COVID-19 pandemic also highlighting the significant workforce issues within this sector
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3 key contract issues to sustain your SaaS business
As inflation spikes and cheap money looks like a thing of the past, many are turning their attention to some of the sky-high valuations in the technology sector. Time will tell as to whether those valuations sustain or come crashing back to Earth as
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How concerning is your Google review? The new requirement to issue a Concerns Notice before commencing defamation proceedings
In this alert, Partner Brett Bolton and Solicitor Ellie Neuendorf discuss the requirements of a Concerns Notice, how to respond to a negative review and what you should know about the new “serious harm” test. A negative or vexatious review can
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New short-form ICT contracting framework for Queensland Government during COVID-19 pandemic
The Queensland Government (QG) have created a new ICT contracting framework for procurement during COVID-19. The new Short Form Contract Conditions – ICT Products and/or Services (SFCC) are designed for emergency ICT procurement during the COVI
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Google to answer to ACCC in data driven world
How many times have you navigated your way to a new café, friend’s house or your son’s best friend’s birthday party in Woop-Woop using Google Maps? Countless, we’d imagine and Google knows it. It is fair to say in today’s world, the servic
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PageUp's security incident and the Notifiable Data Breaches Scheme
In late May 2018, Australian recruitment and human resources software company ‘PageUp’ suffered a suspected breach of its and its client’s data, exposing clients such as Commonwealth Bank and Wesfarmers (amongst others) to privacy and confident
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The European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - Part two: Seven simple steps you can take now to comply with the GDPR
In our previous article, we outlined the GDPR and how it may apply to your Australian business, starting from 25 May 2018. In this article, we look at seven steps your business can take now to assess its compliance with the GDPR, and make changes.
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The European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): What is it, and what does it have to do with your Australian business?
From 25 May 2018, the European Union’s (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into force, regulating how public and private sector organisations must handle, secure and share “personal data” of EU residents. It is set to be o
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Queensland Government releases the Queensland Information Technology Contracting (QITC) framework
The Queensland Government has recently released its new information and communications technology (ICT) procurement framework, the Queensland Information Technology Contracting (QITC) framework. The QITC framework replaces the existing Government In