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ASIC sets out basic practices for companies to manage cyber security
On 13 November 2023, ASIC released Report 776, 'Spotlight on Cyber: Findings and insights from the Cyber Pulse Survey 2023'. The Report summarises trends and findings from the cyber pulse survey and identifies areas for improvement, highlighting practical examples of better practices for organisations to adopt. The Report comes as the Commonwealth Government releases its national Cyber Security Strategy for 2023-2030 this week.
ASIC sets out basic practices for companies to manage cyber security
On 13 November 2023, ASIC released Report 776, ‘Spotlight on Cyber: Findings and insights from the Cyber Pulse Survey 2023’. The Report summarises trends and findings from the cyber pulse survey and identifies areas for improvement, highlighting practical examples of better practices for organisations to adopt. The Report comes as the Commonwealth Government releases its national Cyber Security Strategy for 2023-2030 this week.
Privacy law changes - now is the time to prepare - Data Protection - Australia
On 28 September 2023, the Federal Government released its formal response (Response) to the Privacy Act Review Report published in February this year. The Response "agrees" or "agrees in principle" with the vast majority of the 116 proposals made in the Privacy Act Review Report. This is significant as the sheer volume of proposals generated around 500 submissions by businesses, industry groups and academics to the Privacy Act Review Report, representing a broad range of stakeholder views.
Ad Standards 2022 Year in Review: Lessons for brands and advertisers
Ad Standards recently released its 2022 Review of Operations, offering brands and advertisers helpful insight into the types of advertisements most likely to attract complaints and the most topical issues for consumers and regulators. Ad complaints in 2022 In summary, consumers made 2,601 complaints in 2022. Their top areas of concern were: sex, sexuality and nudity (30 per cent of complaints) violence (17 per cent of complaints) discrimination (14 per cent of complaints).
Handling whistleblower investigations: Latest tips from ASIC
Earlier this month, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) released a report outlining the dos and don’ts for handling whistleblower investigations. Since the new whistleblower regime commenced in 2019, ASIC has issued extensive guidance on the requirements for a compliant whistleblower policy (see our earlier articles on ASIC Regulatory Guide 270 and its whistleblower policy review).
A guide to deregistration and members’ voluntary liquidation in Australia
If you’re thinking about tidying your corporate structure, now is the time to do it. Amid fears of global economic downturn in 2023, Australia’s inflation problem is intensifying. Yet, according to a recent survey by JPMorgan, Australian business leaders are cautiously optimistic about the economy. In times of economic uncertainty, it is prudent that directors consider restructuring to improve efficiencies, keep pace with market conditions and minimise costs by closing dormant or inactive entities.
In brief: telecoms regulation in Australia
Communications policy Regulatory and institutional structure Summarise the regulatory framework for the communications sector. Do any foreign ownership restrictions apply to communications services? The communications sector is regulated federally, with the primary legislation being the Telecommunications Act 1997 (Cth). The objects of the Act are to protect the long-term interests of end users of carriage services and ensure accessible and affordable services for Australians.
Regulators team up to tackle Big Tech
Australia: Regulators team up to tackle Big Tech 14 April 2022 by Lyn Nicholson and Clare Giugni Holding Redlich Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors Four of Australia's key regulators have joined forces to form the Digital Platform Regulators Forum (DP-REG) in an effort to coordinate the regulation of digital platforms and to share information about their approach to issues that cut across the jurisdictional divide.
Upping the ante: The ACCC announces plans for more ex ante regulation of digital platforms
Australia: Upping the ante: The ACCC announces plans for more ex ante regulation of digital platforms 19 November 2021 by Angela Flannery and Clare Giugni Holding Redlich Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. The second half of 2021 has been a busy time for the ACCC in its ongoing investigations into digital services markets.
National cabinet unlocked: AAT issues Freedom of Information ruling
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. A recent decision aims to lift the lid on National Cabinet meetings, concluding that the National Cabinet is not a committee of the federal Cabinet and minutes of its meetings and similar do not fall within the Cabinet documents exemption under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act).
Peering into the Google state of mind: Potential penalties in the ACCC location data misleading and deceptive conduct case
Australia: Peering into the Google state of mind: Potential penalties in the ACCC location data misleading and deceptive conduct case 24 August 2021 by Angela Flannery (Sydney) and Clare Giugni (Melbourne) Holding Redlich Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com.
Peering into Google’s state of mind: Potential penalties in the ACCC’s location data misleading and deceptive conduct case
Australia August 24 2021 The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) and Google are contesting the penalties that will be imposed on Google for breaching the Australian Consumer Law in relation to its location data collection practices. The Federal Court has recently determined that the ACCC may discover documents relevant to Google’s state of mind for the purposes of those penalty proceedings.
NSW government bulletin – Public sector procurement: a highly skilled profession - Government, Public Sector - Australia
Australia: NSW government bulletin – Public sector procurement: a highly skilled profession 12 July 2021 by Angela Flannery (Sydney) and Clare Giugni (Melbourne) Holding Redlich Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com.
ACCC continues to investigate the Australian ad tech services market while litigation in the United States heats up
Australia: ACCC continues to investigate the Australian ad tech services market while litigation in the United States heats up 17 April 2021 by Angela Flannery and Clare Giugni Holding Redlich Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com.
NSW Government Bulletin | Lexology
Australia
December 9 2020 Foreign Relations Bill set to increase federal government oversight of state and territory arrangements Last week, Australia’s Foreign Relations (State and Territory Arrangements) Bill 2020 (Bill) passed both houses, bringing state and territory government arrangements with foreign territories within the domain of federal government oversight.
Residential Focus | Lexology
NSW Government releases draft Design and Building Practitioners Regulations and announces $1 billion package for cladding rectification works In this edition, we take a look at the NSW Government’s new fix to the cladding crisis with the introduction of Project Remediate and examine the newly released draft Design and Building Practitioners Regulation and what it tells us about the intended scope of the duty of care.
Reducing Full-time Hours While Increasing Part-time Hours In A JobKeeper Enabling Stand Down Direction Deemed Unreasonable
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. The Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission has, in a recent decision, determined that a JobKeeper enabling stand down direction which "disproportionately and unfairly affects one category of employee over another" was unfair and unreasonable and therefore unenforceable1.
Review of Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 – A chance to refocus our national environmental laws - Environment - Australia
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When can employees refuse an employer request to take annual leave under the new JobKeeper provisions?
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. In the first JobKeeper decision handed down by the Fair Work Commission (Commission), Commissioner Hunt has provided some greatly anticipated clarity on recent JobKeeper-related amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (Act) enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
ASIC releases whistleblower guidance ahead of implementation of new laws | Lexology
Australia
November 21 2019 The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has released guidance for upcoming changes to the Corporations Act that will require large proprietary and public companies to have whistleblower policies in place by 1 January 2020. The guidance includes a number of mandated items in addition to those required by legislation.
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