As of May 2018, the European Union’s laws regarding data protection and regulation have changed. Even though the laws don’t strictly cover Australian businesses and trading, it’s still worth understanding what’s going on and vital if your business trades with those...
Hunt & Hunt Lawyers have released a comprehensive article on how the Privacy Commissioner’s powers will change come March 12, 2014. “The Privacy Commissioner, Timothy Pilgrim has indicated that he will not be taking a ‘softly softly’ approach in exercising these...
Today (March 12, 2014) marks the date where the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) can begin enforcing the Privacy Amendment Act 2012 (No. 197, 2012). The Privacy Amendment Act is a part of a privacy law reform process that began in 2004. This...
As a business, your company’s and your clients’ privacy should be paramount. Without privacy, you’re leaving your business open to attack from people who could make use of your confidential information to damage your business or your reputation. There can be a great...
New legislation with the purpose of improving Commonwealth criminal justice arrangements (ie, drug and identity crime offences) has significantly affected the size of potential fines applicable for corporations and individuals who are found guilty of committing...
