Risk Management: Data Protection and Privacy Compliance by Katarina Klaric, Principal and Director, Stephens Lawyers & Consultants Privacy compliance and data breach risk management is too often not taken seriously by Australian organisations. The complexity of organisational structures and IT business systems in many instances results in management not knowing what data is collected by whole of business and how the data is managed and … [Read more...] about Privacy & Risk Management – Information Sheet 3 (updated 12 September 2020)
Legal Updates
Compensation for Privacy Breaches (2016 – 30 June 2020) Determined by the Australian Information Commissioner and Privacy Commissioner
Legal Update - July 2020 Data breaches involving an individual's personal, medical and financial/credit information can result in reputational damage and financial losses. The Australian privacy law provides for an individual affected by a data privacy breach to seek compensation from the organisation involved in the breach. Stephens Lawyers & Consultants provides a review of the compensation awarded in determinations made during the … [Read more...] about Compensation for Privacy Breaches (2016 – 30 June 2020) Determined by the Australian Information Commissioner and Privacy Commissioner
Electronic Marketing and the Australian Spam Act 2003 – Legal Update – August 2020
by Katarina Klaric, Principal & Director, Stephens Lawyers & Consultants Electronic marketing campaigns play a significant part in business’s overall marketing strategy for the promotion of their business, goods and services. They provide an effective tool for the delivery of marketing messages via email or text messaging. However, businesses utilising electronic marketing communications that are linked to Australia must ensure their … [Read more...] about Electronic Marketing and the Australian Spam Act 2003 – Legal Update – August 2020
Protecting Confidential Information and Personal Data during COVID-19 – April 2020
by Katarina Klaric, Principal, Stephens Lawyers & Consultants COVID-19 restrictions have resulted in many workplaces requiring their employees to work remotely from home. This has resulted in unprecedented technological challenges for government agencies and private sector/non-for-profit organisations to implement technological solutions which enable secure data access and connectivity for their employees. The use of video conferencing … [Read more...] about Protecting Confidential Information and Personal Data during COVID-19 – April 2020
ACCC: Response to COVID-19 Pandemic – Legal Update (8 April 2020)
Businesses should be aware that competition and consumer laws still apply during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) released the ACCC 2020 Compliance and Enforcement Priorities in February 2020. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, on 27 March 2020, the ACCC announced that the 2020 Compliance and Enforcement Priorities will remain in place. However, the ACCC will be prioritising its focus on the … [Read more...] about ACCC: Response to COVID-19 Pandemic – Legal Update (8 April 2020)