Hannah Gollasch 
You may have used or seen a Quick Response code, more commonly known as a QR code. A QR code is a grided barcode that when scanned with a device’s camera, can take the user to websites, connect to Wi-Fi networks, allow the user to view and order food, download files, authenticate services or even …
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In November 2024, following the infamous Bunnings Determination the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) published a guide for organisations in using facial recognition technology (FRT). The guide walks organisations through how the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) should be applied in the context of using facial recognition technology (FRT) in a commercial setting. FRT …
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In 2025, AI no longer only exists in dedicated applications like ChatGPT and OpenAI. It is now integrated with everyday applications, such as Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word and Excel. Everyone is now using AI as part of work before they realise. Mundane daily tasks like reminders, notetaking and summary-making are automatically generated with the assistance …
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Amendments to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act) increased the enforcement powers of the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC), introducing new civil penalty tiers and giving the OAIC the ability to issue infringement notices for minor breaches. This marks the beginning of a stronger regulatory environment for organisations that do not comply …
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Australian Government Agencies have been urged by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) to strengthen their policies on messaging apps like Signal, WhatsApp, Telegram and Facebook messenger. On 19 March 2025 the OAIC published ‘Messaging apps: a report on Australian Government agency practices and policies’ highlighting significant gaps in the governance of messaging …
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In the 2023-24 financial year, Australia saw nearly 94,000 reports of cybercrime submitted to the Australian Cyber Security Centre. This was a 23% increase compared to the previous year. The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) received over 36,700 calls to its Australian Cybersecurity Hotline, an increase of 12% from the previous financial year. The ASD also …
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Whistleblowers play an important role in recognising and reporting misconduct and breaches of the law by organisations. The Corporations Act 2001 (Corporations Act) contains a whistleblower protection scheme that imposes obligations on many organisations in relation to the handling of whistleblower disclosures.
Practice Areas Carina is the Managing Director and Government Team Leader at Griffin Legal. As Managing Director, Carina leads the execution of the firm’s strategic direction, by working closely with our team and clients to achieve the firm’s goals and vision, which is to remain a leading innovative legal and advisory firm. As Government Team …
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Practice Areas Claire is founding partner and Executive Director at Griffin Legal and is our Not-for-Profit Team Leader. Now in her third decade of legal practice, Claire is known for her focused and strategic delivery of client outcomes. Having started her legal career in banking and finance, Claire has continued to practice broadly in corporate …
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Practice Areas Nicole is a Partner at Griffin Legal, who specialises in the areas of probity and procurement, as well as overseeing the firm’s wills and estates practice. Nicole is a subject matter expert on running defensible and compliant procurement processes, with a particular interest on ensuring probity in the process. Nicole is an experienced …
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