Cara Burley

Nov 19, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Cara Burley |Steven Chong |Anna Gamvros

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has published AI guidance articulating how Australian privacy law applies to AI and the OAIC’s overall expectations on AI governance and privacy safeguards for developers of AI products and businesses when using AI technology.

Oct 14, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Cara Burley |Steven Chong |Anna Gamvros

[co-author: Denise Kara]Aiming to bolster the security and resilience of critical infrastructures in Australia, the Australian Government introduced the Security of Critical Infrastructure and Other Legislation Amendment (Enhanced Response and Prevention) Bill 2024 (“Bill”) on October 9, 2024. The Bill is a product of the 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy and the ensuing consultation on the legislative reforms. Below are the key takeaways:1.

Oct 10, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Cara Burley |Anna Gamvros |Ross Phillipson

[co-authors: Denise Kara, Steven Chong]The Cyber Security Bill 2024 ("Cyber Bill") tabled in the Australian Federal Parliament yesterday is set to bring significant changes to the cyber security landscape in Australia. The Cyber Bill introduces several critical areas of compliance and reporting that businesses must be aware of to avoid penalties and ensure robust cyber security measures.

Oct 9, 2024 | lexology.com | Anna Gamvros |Ross Phillipson |Denise Kara |Cara Burley |Steven Chong

The Cyber Security Bill 2024 ("Cyber Bill") tabled in the Australian Federal Parliament today is set to bring significant changes to the cyber security landscape in Australia. The Cyber Bill introduces several critical areas of compliance and reporting that businesses must be aware of to avoid penalties and ensure robust cyber security measures.

Sep 17, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Anna Gamvros |Ross Phillipson |Cara Burley

[co-author: Steven Chong]After nearly five years of review, the first tranche of amendments to Australia’s Privacy Act has landed (Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 (Cth) (Bill)). The Bill introduces 23 of the 25 legislative proposals agreed to by the Australian Government in September 2023. In addition, the Bill introduces a new statutory tort for serious invasions of privacy and criminalises doxxing.