Technology, Privacy, Cyber, Commercial Contracts Benjamin Smith Technology, Privacy, Cyber, Commercial Contracts Benjamin Smith

Giving data to subcontractors – lessons from recent Notifiable Data Breaches

We are all too familiar with the growing number of data breaches in both Australia and abroad. The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) recently issued its Notifiable Data Breaches Report (Report) for June 2023 to December 2023, revealing some concerning findings.

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Succession Planning with Digital Assets

Not so long ago, the possessions that people left to their estate after passing away were physical and tangible like cars, cash or jewellery. These days however people produce a significant digital footprint consisting of accounts, profiles, and digital assets. New assets and investments such as cryptocurrencies, NFTs, loyalty program accounts and social media accounts are all changing the succession planning process. Existing tools like Wills and trusts remain effective to deal with these digital assets.

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Subcontracting? – check your obligations

When we engage someone to perform a task, it is a common expectation that it will be that person or organisation who actually does the work. This is particularly the case for professional advice, consulting or areas of knowledge where the expertise of specific individuals is a key reason for entering into a contract for services.

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ASIC commences landmark proceedings against RI Advice Group Pty Ltd for inadequate cyber security

Following multiple cyber-attacks to financial service adviser RI Advice Group Pty Ltd (RI), the Australian Securities and Investments Commission commenced proceedings against RI alleging contravention of its obligations under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Corporations Act) for failure to have adequate cyber security systems as an Australian Financial Services licence holder.

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Sony ordered to pay $3.5 million for misrepresenting consumer rights

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has continued its rampage on the online marketplace industry in ACCC v Sony Interactive Entertainment Network Europe Ltd [2020] FCA 787, as it continues to vigilantly protect Australian consumers that purchase items online.

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