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Keely O'Dowd
Special Counsel
Related expertise: Intellectual property , Regulatory and compliance, Technology and digital
Robert Neely
Consultant
Related expertise: Blockchain and digital assets , Intellectual property , International, Regulatory and compliance, Technology and digital
It's time to put cyber security at the heart of ESG
Technology and digitalisation have transformed society and the way we do business, dramatically improving efficiency, quality, productivity and ultimately value. However, with these benefits come new challenges posed by escalating and rapidly changing cyber security and digital risks.
Lander & Rogers welcomes new TMT partner
Leading contemporary law firm Lander & Rogers has today welcomed partner Lisa Fitzgerald to its corporate group. Lisa brings further strength to the firm's Technology and Digital practice, advising clients on digital transformation, procurement, technology infrastructure and data security.
Cyber security year in review: Notable cyber attacks in 2021
2021 saw many organisations exposed as vulnerable to a growing number and range of cyber threats.
Australian federal privacy reform update
Concern in Australia about the power of the major digital media platforms has acted as a catalyst for a full review of Australian privacy law.
Guide to data protection in Australia
The 2021 Terralex Guide to Data Protection features a chapter on privacy laws and regulations in Australia, contributed by Corporate partner, Lisa Fitzgerald.
Lander & Rogers appoints new digital economy partner
Lander & Rogers has welcomed leading digital economy lawyer Matthew McMillan as the newest partner in its Corporate group in Sydney.
Lander & Rogers supports Privacy Awareness Week 2022
In our commitment to privacy best practice and advancing the privacy rights of individuals, Lander & Rogers is proud to support Privacy Awareness Week.
Building cyber resilience: Lessons from 2021
The cyber threat landscape has evolved rapidly in 2021. We have seen responsive and malleable cyber attacks, including exploitation of the pandemic environment..
Guide to crypto assets in Australia
Robert Neely and Mark Lindfield provide a snapshot of the legal status of crypto assets in Australia, in this guide for Terralex.
Privacy-enhancing technologies and their role in privacy compliance
What are privacy-enhancing technologies, and how are they relevant to Australian privacy law?
Misuse of funds: Regulating crypto custody after the FTX fallout
The Australian Government has indicated its intention to introduce legislation regulating the custody and exchange of digital assets.
Privacy Act in review
After two years of extensive consideration and consultation, the Commonwealth Attorney-General's Department released its much-anticipated report on the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), published 16 February 2023.
Australian privacy law reform update: Privacy Act review
The Australian Government's commitment to privacy law reform in Australia continues, taking another step forward along the privacy law reform path.
Australian privacy law reform update: Online Privacy Bill
The Online Privacy Bill is intended to give effect to the Australian Government's commitment to strengthen the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
Lander & Rogers announces selected startups for 2024 AI-focused LawTech Hub
Lander & Rogers has welcomed its seventh cohort to its globally celebrated LawTech Hub.
Privacy reform update: First tranche of Privacy Act reforms revealed
The Attorney-General has introduced the highly anticipated amendments to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) to the Australian Federal Parliament.
Cyber security in Australia: Policies, funding and initiatives for the digital economy
Policies, funding and initiatives to promote better cybersecurity and cyber resilience in Australia for the benefit of the digital economy.
Case study: APRA regulatory action against Medibank
On 27 June 2023, the Australian Prudential and Regulation Authority (APRA) announced it would impose on Medibank Private a capital adequacy requirement of $250 million.
Financial Times innovation awards recognise Lander & Rogers in two categories
UK business publication The Financial Times has revealed the finalists in its prestigious Innovative Lawyers Asia Pacific 2022 awards, with Lander & Rogers shortlisted in two categories.
What's next for cryptocurrency regulation in Australia in 2023?
The Australian Government has indicated that it intends to introduce legislation to improve regulatory frameworks around cryptocurrency in 2023.
ASIC v Finder Wallet: bringing "debentures" to digital assets
A recent case in the Federal Court of Australia represents the first time the concept of 'debentures' has been considered by Australian courts with respect to cryptocurrencies.
SOCI Act update: Grace period for CIRMP Rules compliance ends soon
From 17 August 2023, responsible entities will be required to have a written CIRMP in place or run the risk of contravening the CIRMP Rules and the SOCI Act.
Ransomware Action Plan: Australian Government takes zero-tolerance approach
On 13 October 2021 the Australian Government released its Ransomware Action Plan. The Plan sets out the Australian Government's strategic approach to tackling the threat posed by ransomware.
Security of Critical Infrastructure and Other Legislation Amendment (Enhanced Response and Prevention) Bill 2024: Strengthening critical infrastructure legislation
The Security of Critical Infrastructure and Other Legislation Amendment (Enhanced Response and Prevention) Bill 2024 (Cth) will amend the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (Cth).
Three significant areas of reform proposed in Privacy Act Review
On 16 February 2023 the Attorney-General's Department published the Privacy Act Review: Report 2022, which included three significant areas for reform.
Key takeaways from ASIC's first cybersecurity enforcement action
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 Ltd [2022] FCA 496.
A global view of the cyber landscape
Cyber risks know no boundaries and pose a global and national security issue. In order to contextualise the evolving cybersecurity regulatory landscape in Australia, it is important to understand the strategies adopted by other countries including the US, UK, EU and in the Asia-Pacific region.
Data strategy and directors' duties: key considerations for boards
While there is growing appreciation of the need to consider privacy and the risks associated with collecting and using personal information, data strategies often fail to consider an organisation's broader legal obligations, which play a vital role in effective data strategy design and execution.
Case study: Facebook subsidiaries fined $20 million for misleading consumers
On 26 July 2023 the Federal Court ordered two Facebook subsidiaries, Facebook Israel Ltd and Onavo Inc to each pay a pecuniary penalty of $10 million for engaging in misleading conduct in breach of the Australian Consumer Law.
Reminder to register .au direct domain names
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 to the existing '.com.au' and '.net.au' domains.
Privacy pandemic? The ACCC now takes an interest in privacy
Privacy just went viral. If you thought privacy was only under the watch of the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) and the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), you would be wrong.
Insights from the Information Commissioner's investigations into Uber, 7-Eleven and Clearview AI
In 2021, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner released three determinations in respect of its investigations into the privacy practices of Uber, 7-Eleven and Clearview AI.
Privacy milestone: First tranche of privacy reforms passed
On 29 November 2024, the Senate passed the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 (Cth) (Bill) implementing a first tranche of recommendations from the Attorney-General’s Privacy Act Review Report of 16 February 2023.
ACCC cracks down on misleading conduct in the digital economy
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.
Lander & Rogers supports Privacy Awareness Week 2023
Lander & Rogers is proud to support Privacy Awareness Week (PAW) 2023 to promote privacy best practice, protect the privacy of individuals and to support businesses to be reform-ready for the most wide-reaching privacy law changes in Australia's history.
Google fined $60 million for misleading data practices
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 phones.
Failure in orbit: Planning your space projects with space insurance in mind
2023 may be a year no space insurer wishes to repeat, with the space insurance market experiencing some of the biggest losses in two decades.
Cyber security decision signals serious change for Australian corporates
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 corporates, and APRA-regulated entities in particular. using technology and handling personal, sensitive, financial and confidential information.
'Doing Business in Australia': Lessons Learned from Facebook Inc v Australian Information Commissioner
Facebook continues to face regulatory scrutiny from the Australian Information Commissioner, which has successfully sought leave to serve legal proceedings on the social media giant.
Major reform to Australian privacy laws calls for privacy prioritisation
The Privacy Legislation Amendment (Enforcement and Other Measures) Act 2022 implements the most significant reforms to Australia's privacy laws since the commencement of the Notifiable Data Breaches Scheme in 2018.
Lander & Rogers takes legal tech internship to QUT
Lander & Rogers' Law Tech Clinic, delivered in partnership with BotL, has launched at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) for 2023.
Lander & Rogers announces industry partnership with education sector to drive legal-tech innovation
Lander & Rogers has announced a new partnership with Monash University and student-run organisation BotL. to empower and upskill emerging legal professionals and further enhance the firm's capabilities through legal-tech innovation.
Cricket Australia shares insights into its impending NFT launch with Lander & Rogers and the firm's clients
Lander & Rogers' people, clients and industry partners recently gained insight into how one of Australia's biggest sporting bodies is looking to the future by launching into the metaverse.
Cyber security in Australia: Passed and pending legislation and changes on the horizon
On 23 June 2021, the Online Safety Act 2021 (Cth) was passed by Parliament and will commence on 23 January 2022. The Act builds upon the existing online regulatory framework established in the Enhancing Online Safety Act 2015 (EOSA) and creates additional compliance obligations.
Cyber Security Bill 2024: Australia's first whole-of-economy cyber security law revealed
On 9 October 2024, the Australian Government introduced the Cyber Security Legislative Package 2024 into Parliament as part of reforms to strengthen Australia's national cyber defences.
Artificial intelligence: the impact on corporate legal services
The Information Age is witnessing a major shift brought about by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). While the technology itself isn't new (albeit it's more advanced), what's unique is the availability of and access to AI like Open AI's ChatGPT, which has enormous potential for streamlining traditional legal service delivery models.
Cyber insurance and subrogated recoveries
The cyber insurance market in Australia continues to grow, with cover for both first and third-party losses.
Lander & Rogers and YBF Ventures extend LawTech Hub start-up innovation program for another two years
Australia's first LawTech Hub continues to gain momentum, with founders Lander & Rogers and YBF Ventures signing a new deal that will see its cutting-edge program renewed for another two years.