EU Standard Contractual Clauses – out with the old and in with the new!
On 4 June 2021, the European Commission (EC) released the highly anticipated new Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for cross-border transfers of data under the European Union’s (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The SCCs are a vital tool to enable the compliant international transfer of personal data from the EEA. The new SCCs take into […]
ReadmoreSuccessfully managing cyber security risks
In today’s world cyber security has never been more critical. Keeping your data secure has become increasingly complex, with hackers doing their best to stay one step ahead. Now more than ever before, it is important that you address cyber security risks as a key priority for your organisation. For Privacy Awareness Week 2021, our […]
ReadmoreWebinar | To pay or not to pay: The rise of ransomware in 2021
There has been a sharp rise in ransomware attacks through 2020 and 2021, with businesses impacted both domestically in Australia and across the globe. In this webinar, Dudley Kneller defines what is ransomware, outlines what an attack look like, cites recent examples and concludes with some tips and takeaways on how to reduce risk to […]
ReadmoreWhere to from here? A realistic and practical balancing act for the small business exemption
Protecting the privacy rights of individuals and avoiding the burden of unnecessary compliance costs on small business can be a delicate balancing act. Various exemptions are currently under consideration under the review of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act) by the Attorney-General’s Department (Privacy Act Review). In this article, we explore the small business exemption […]
ReadmoreWhen software delivers a therapeutic benefit: regulation of digital therapeutics
Digital therapeutics are defined as evidence-based therapeutic interventions that are driven by software programs to prevent, manage or treat a medical disorder or disease. As medical technological innovation continues at pace, more software applications and devices are under development to inform, drive or replace clinical decisions or directly provide therapy to a patient. The Therapeutic […]
ReadmoreInternational Privacy Checklist
Are you on top of your international privacy compliance requirements? It is crucial that your business is meeting its obligations. Gadens privacy experts Dudley Kneller (Partner) and Raisa Blanco (Senior Associate) have developed this complimentary checklist with LexisNexis Regulatory Compliance. The checklist is designed to help you identify your international privacy obligations and includes a […]
ReadmoreWebinar | Cyber Triple Breach Challenge – Forensics, comms, legal. Are you ready?
Cyber security should be a priority for every business, and this has never been more relevant than during the current COVID-19 disruptions. Are you fully aware of the threats? What are they, how do you manage them, how do you respond to and recover from a cyber breach event? During this one hour webinar session, […]
ReadmoreFSR Wrap | November 2020
As we approach the end of the year, Gadens’ FSR Team presents an update for the financial services regulatory market. This edition of FSR Wrap provides a focus on ‘business as usual’ regulations of importance to Australian financial services companies. As we look to 2021 and the introduction of a raft of legislation that has […]
ReadmoreFMCG Express | October Edition
2020 continues to be an interesting year with COVID-19 still impacting our lives and businesses, although we are cautiously optimistic that we may be turning a corner here in Australia. In this edition of FMCG Express, we bring you some useful COVID-19 reading as we grapple with the ongoing effects of the pandemic and look […]
ReadmoreHealthEngine decision: understanding the overlap between privacy and consumer laws
We have seen a recent overseas trend by EU and US based competition regulators to address privacy related matters within a broader competition context. This is not something we have seen occurring in Australia to any great extent although the recent introduction of the Consumer Data Right has seen both the Office of the Australian […]
ReadmoreWebinar | Cyber Security in 2020
The Victorian Society for Computers and the Law (VSCL) and the North American Australian Lawyers Alliance Incorporated (NAALA) present Cyber Security in 2020. Moderated by Paul Cenoz, President of the NAALA, the panel navigated an insightful discussion of the current state of cyber security, including Australia’s Cyber Security Strategy 2020; best practice in regards to […]
ReadmoreFSR Wrap | July 2020
Gadens has launched a new financial services regulatory update publication to keep the market informed of the latest developments – welcome to FSR Wrap. Gadens has extensive knowledge and expertise across the financial services sector. In the July 2020 edition of FSR Wrap, Edward Martin, Glenn McGowan QC, Dudley Kneller and Gadens’ FSR team focus […]
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