Lucy Hardyman

Sep 17, 2024 | lexology.com | Sinead Lynch |Lucy Hardyman

Summary/introductionIn a busy period for Government on technology and data law reforms, in conjunction with its ongoing reviews of AI technology and systems, and complementing the Voluntary AI Safety Standard unveiled by Minister Ed Husic, the Federal Government recently released its ‘Proposals Paper for introducing mandatory guardrails for AI in high-risk settings’ (Paper) as an initial step towards Australia’s regulation of AI.

Sep 13, 2024 | lexology.com | Sinead Lynch |Dudley Kneller |Antoine Pace |Michael Morris |Eve Lillas |Lucy Hardyman | +1 more

The long-awaited Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act) reforms are finally here, with the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 presented before Parliament yesterday. After almost four years since the commencement of the Privacy Act Review, the Government has introduced the first ‘tranche’ of these reforms.

Sep 4, 2024 | lexology.com | Sinead Lynch |Caroline Ord |Matthew Bode |Kelly Griffiths |Michael Kenny |Daniel Maroske | +14 more

This edition of the Gadens Regulatory Recap highlights recent developments from ASIC, APRA, ACCC, OAIC, Treasury, and the Federal Parliament including various enforcement actions taken by the regulators. ASIC ASIC continues extensive action against greenwashingASIC has made 47 regulatory interventions in relation to greenwashing misconduct, including commencing two Federal Court proceedings and issuing over $123,000 in infringement notices.

Jul 8, 2024 | lexology.com | Dudley Kneller |Sinead Lynch |Michael Morris |Lucy Hardyman

2024 is proving to be another significant year in the evolving privacy and data law environment.

Jul 8, 2024 | lexology.com | Sinead Lynch |Lucy Hardyman |Connor Donaghy

2024 is proving to be another significant year in the evolving privacy and data law environment. We have had some watershed announcements following the developments that took place during 2023, including the Government’s response to the Privacy Act Review Report; multiple regulator actions and some notable decisions on privacy breach; forecasted regulation for high-risk AI; uplifts in online safety laws and sector-focused reviews and changes.