James Hoy

Sep 12, 2024 | twobirds.com | James Hoy |Emma Croft |Jonathan Tay |Evelyn Park

Authors: Julie Cheeseman, James Hoy, Emma Croft, Jonathan Tay, Evelyn Park and Ruby SimpsonOn 12 September 2024, the Australian Government introduced the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 (Bill) to the House of Representatives containing the first tranche of long-awaited reforms to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act).

May 30, 2024 | lexology.com | Hamish Fraser |Shariqa Mestroni |James Hoy |Jessica Laverty

The rapid advancement of generative AI means that it is high on the agenda in Australia and globally. Like any disruptive technology, generative AI has unleashed a wave of opportunities and challenges for individuals and businesses in the retail industry.

May 7, 2024 | lexology.com | Hamish Fraser |James Hoy |Alex Gulli

On 28 September 2023, the Government published its response to the Privacy Act Review Report (Report), including the proposed reforms affecting online advertising. There are a number of important considerations for businesses that use online advertising tools and some associated practical steps to keep in mind as your business prepares for these privacy reforms.

Feb 13, 2024 | lexology.com | Jonathon Ellis |Emma Croft |James Hoy |Henry Wrench

It is sometimes taken for granted in a data breach response that there is no utility in suing threat actors who are unknown and often located overseas in jurisdictions not amenable to cross-border litigation.

Nov 6, 2023 | lexology.com | Julie Cheeseman |James Hoy |Emma Croft

Recent developments regarding CSEA transparency notices and registration of various industry codes for class 1 material Key Points Since the Online Safety Act 2021 (Cth) (the Act) came into force in January 2022, Australia’s eSafety Commissioner (Commissioner) has: issued two sets of transparency notices to large technology multinationals; published two transparency reports regarding child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA) material, a particularly high risk and highly harmful issue that...