The Privacy Legislation Amendment (Enforcement and Other Measures) Act 2022, which commenced on 13 December 2022, introduced targeted measures to enhance the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)’s ability to regulate in line with community expectations and protect Australians’ privacy in the digital environment.
On 22 November 2023, the Australian Government released the 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy (the Strategy). The goal of the strategy is for Australia to become a world leader in cyber security by 2030, and to build stronger cyber defences to enable our citizens and businesses to prosper, and to build cyber resilience so we can …
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In the landscape of Australian Business, government and not-for-profit, the strategic management of data has become increasingly vital. However, as we see time and time again in data breaches, data can also pose a significant risk to organisations if not properly managed.
The Digital ID Bill passed Federal Parliament in May and will come into force in November 2024. Overall, the legislation aims to give Australians secure and effective ways in which to verify their identify for use in online transactions with government and business.
Ransomware attacks present an escalating threat to global security, one which threatens a broad range of organisations ranging from government agencies to small businesses. Driven by an increasingly interconnected IoT landscape and the use of outdated or legacy systems, ransomware poses a growing threat to Australia’s critical infrastructure – including the healthcare, financial services, transportation, …
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There are two words every organisation prays they never hear. Words that invoke more fear and panic than the “boogey man”. Those two words? Data breach.
The Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act) is the principal piece of legislation governing the handling of personal information by the Australian government and private organisations. The Privacy Act has undergone various tranches of amendments since its inception in 1988, with significant changes on the horizon during 2024.
General protections from unlawful discrimination under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) apply to both employees and prospective employees. It is important to ensure that reliance on tools such as AI in recruitment processes do not infringe on the protections from discrimination that are afforded to prospective employees. The list of attributes that are protected …
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If the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) applies to your organisation, these three facts should help focus you on your organisation’s compliance. If you are unsure if your organisation is subject to the Privacy Act, please contact us for advice.
Griffin Legal endorses a ‘privacy-by-design’ approach, where organisations proactively embed good privacy practices into the design and development of a program that involves any collection, use, or disclosure of personal information. Every decision and new process must be approached via a privacy-first mindset, promoting both functionality and privacy protection.