COVID-19 | Myths and legends behind COVIDSafe
By now, we are sure you have read countless articles and have heard varying opinions on the Federal Government’s new COVIDSafe app and you may still be struggling to decide whether or not to take the plunge and download it. On Monday, the Federal Government released draft legislation regarding the COVIDSafe app in an attempt […]
ReadmoreWould you like a free burrito?
Would you download a fast food store’s mobile app, hand over your personal information, reveal your credit card details, and give access to your location data, simply to receive a free burrito? Me too. But how are we really paying for it? And what happens to all of that data? This article will let you […]
ReadmoreCOVID-19 | COVIDSafe – An update: what do the experts think?
As expected, the COVIDSafe app has spurred debate, and has resulted in a sharp increase in the number of “data privacy experts” (including politicians) who are willing to publicly express their views! Since our earlier article, there have been a number of developments, including those discussed below. While there are those who have enthusiastically installed the […]
ReadmoreCOVID-19 | Contact tracing? There’s an app for that!
Effective and widespread contact tracing is considered to be a critical step in managing and containing the spread of COVID-19. The Commonwealth has released COVIDSafe, a mobile app to assist in determining who may have been exposed to the virus. Additionally, a contact tracing protocol is being developed by Apple and Google which will be […]
ReadmoreCOVID-19 | MSP Webinar Series – Managing cash flow during COVID-19
There are a number of techniques and strategies to mitigate cash flow risk and ensure your business is paid for the work you are performing during the COVID-19 crisis period. As part of our MSP Webinar Series Dudley Kneller, a partner in the Intellectual Property and Technology team was joined by Anthony Dobbyn, Director of […]
ReadmoreFMCG Express | April Edition
It has been a tumultuous start to 2020, with the devastating droughts and bushfire season, followed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Australian businesses have been faced with unprecedented challenges, and the impact on the FMCG, retail and hospitality sectors has been profound. While some areas of the FMCG sector are on the up, others are struggling, […]
ReadmoreCOVID-19 | Webinar | When a party cannot meet its contract obligations
In this pre-recorded webinar, Dudley Kneller, a partner in the Intellectual Property and Technology team, speaks to LexisNexis about force majeure and outlines how you can protect your business by understanding your key legal and commercial arrangements and addressing major supply and delivery risks. You can read the related article here, published by LexisNexis. […]
ReadmoreCOVID-19 | When a party cannot meet its contract obligations
The current state of play The outbreak of COVID-19 has ushered in extraordinary challenges to the Australian and global business landscape. The Government response and action to COVID-19 continues to evolve on a day-by-day basis, with further restrictions being imposed in a rapid attempt to control the spread of the virus. The restrictions are being introduced at both a State and […]
ReadmoreCLOUD on the horizon
Australia and the United States (US) have recently entered into negotiations for a bilateral agreement that would enable law enforcement agencies in each country to more easily obtain access to electronic information held by communications service providers (CSPs) in the other country.[1] Electronic communications services, including social media, are increasingly being used to facilitate illegal […]
ReadmoreUse of electronic signatures: reinforcing the need for a clear understanding
Following on from our previous e-update on the use of electronic signatures, the recent case of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd & Ors v Kenneth Ross Pickard & Anor [2019] SASC 123 (the Pickard Case) confirms our earlier comments that it would be preferable for a company to execute a Deed using a wet-ink signature. […]
ReadmoreConsumer data right coming to the energy sector
The consumer data right (CDR) will provide consumers the right to access specific data in relation to them held by businesses, and to authorise access to this data by trusted and accredited third parties. The aim of the CDR is to provide consumers with more control over their data, which would give consumers more agency […]
ReadmoreNo injunction to enforce legal professional privilege – High Court’s decision in Glencore highlights the extreme risks of data breach
The High Court has in Glencore v Commissioner of Taxation[1] determined unanimously that legal professional privilege is not a legal right that is enforceable by way of an injunction when confidential documents enter the public domain, even as a result of theft. Privilege remains a fundamental right but it is only an immunity from complying […]
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