Data and Privacy Articles

July 15, 2021

How Will the Anticipated Privacy Act Reforms Change Privacy Obligations in Australia?

The government is in the process of conducting a review of Australia’s national Privacy Act....

August 30, 2023

Laws to Consider When Implementing Machine Learning Algorithms in Your Business

It is often said that data is the oil of the 21st century. Nearly every...

July 7, 2021

Am I Allowed to Conduct Surveillance on My Employees?

Like most employers, you may only consider whether you are permitted to conduct surveillance on...

February 8, 2021

How Will the Online Safety Act Changes Affect My Business?

The Australian government is in the process of updating Australia’s online safety laws. The current...

May 27, 2025

I Am a Health Service Provider. What Are My Privacy Obligations?

Certain businesses in Australia are required to comply with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) in...

March 27, 2026

What Does ‘Commercial in Confidence’ Mean?

“Commercial in confidence” refers to business information that is sensitive and not intended to be...

October 14, 2020

How to Comply With Privacy Obligations When Collecting Contact Tracing Information

COVID-19 has created a range of new privacy challenges for businesses. One challenge is the...

September 8, 2020

What Are the Key Lessons From the HealthEngine Decision?

In early August 2019, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) took HealthEngine to Court...

Contact us now

Fill out the form and we will contact you within one business day