In March 2022, new rules were introduced to allow anyone with an Australian presence to register a new category of domain name, known as '.au', which will operate in addition...
Robert Neely and Mark Lindfield provide a snapshot of the legal status of crypto assets in Australia, in this guide for Terralex.
While people are often an organisation's greatest asset, they can also be the greatest liability when it comes to cyber security.
The Federal Court has ordered Google to pay $60 million in penalties for making misleading representations to consumers about the collection and use of their personal location data on Android...
The ACCC has launched a string of high-profile proceedings against major online platforms in a crackdown on misleading and deceptive conduct in the digital economy.
In December 2021, the Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure) Act 2021 (Cth) came into effect. This amending Act provides the Australian Government with 'last resort' powers to respond to a...
In the current digital economy, a strong social media presence can be a valuable asset and contribute significantly to a company's overall worth. But, it is not always recognised by...
For the second time in less than 12 months, a major film studio is being sued by a key collaborative partner for breach of contract in relation to the contemporaneous...
Australian corporates and financial services businesses are encouraged to review their cybersecurity measures following the Federal Court's first-of-its-kind decision in Australian Securities and Investments Commission v RI Advice Group Pty...
For the first time, the Australian Federal Court has ruled on cyber security risk and cyber resilience in connection with Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) conditions, with significant implications for...
The 2021 Terralex Guide to Data Protection features a chapter on privacy laws and regulations in Australia, contributed by Corporate partner, Lisa Fitzgerald.
The cyber insurance market in Australia continues to grow, with cover for both first and third-party losses.