Andrew Hilton

Nov 28, 2024 | ashurst.com | Rebecca Cope |Andrew Hilton

The Australian Government aims to ensure use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems in high-risk settings is safe and reliable, while use in low-risk settings can continue largely unimpeded. In September 2024, Australia released a Voluntary AI Safety Standard and consulted on new AI laws in the form of a proposal paper on introducing mandatory guardrails for AI in high-risk settings. New laws are not expected to be passed this year.

May 7, 2024 | lexology.com | Geoff McGrath |Chris Baker |John MacPherson |John Macpherson |Leon Franklin |Andrew Hilton | +2 more

Increasing prevalence of AI and automated decision-making has driven the need for clear governance, transparency and security of customer dataWhat you need to knowPrivacy Awareness Week 2024 ‘Power up your privacy’ focusses on privacy and technology, with key principles of transparency, accountability and security. How do these core principles apply to the use of new technologies? In 2024, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automated Decision-Making (ADM) are in the privacy spotlight.

Nov 27, 2023 | lexology.com | Amanda K Ludlow |Emma Butler |John MacPherson |John Macpherson |Andrew Hilton |Geoff McGrath | +3 more

Expect significant regulatory change and guidance from government that reinforces recent comments from regulators about the need for Boards to be held accountable for managing cyber riskWhat you need to knowAustralia's 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy was released by Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil on 22 November 2023, supported by an Action Plan detailing key initiatives over the next two years, several of which have already launched.

Aug 23, 2023 | lexology.com | Andrew Hilton |Rebecca Cope

What you need to knowWhile in the past cyber attackers have focussed on disruptive attacks, the recent trend in high profile incidents is to hold sensitive stolen data to ransom – particularly identity information (such as passports and driver's licences) that can be used for identity crime. Australia is looking to reduce the risk and harm of identity crime and cyber crime at an ecosystem level.

Aug 7, 2023 | ashurst.com | Rebecca Cope |Andrew Hilton

Legal development 07 August 2023 The Australian Government expects to consult on new digital identity legislation in September 2023, hoping to introduce legislation by the end of the year and to link Commonwealth and State and Territory digital identity systems by mid-2024 (before extending the system to the private sector). The consultation will likely be led by the Attorney-General's Department.