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Beyond Data Privacy Day: Preparing For 2026’s New Privacy Rules

28 January 2026

In recognition of Data Privacy Day, Cecilia Askvik considers the changes to transparency requirements under the Privacy Act for the use of automated decision making set to take effect later this year, and how organisations can prepare for the new obligations.

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Facing A Ransom Demand? Practical Advice on Paying Ransoms

30 June 2025

By Yasmin Milligan, Mia Judkins

Picture the scene – you’ve had a cyber breach, and your IT team have just told you the breach was actually an attack by a threat actor.

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Sorting trash from treasure: a checklist for complying with spam laws

25 August 2023

By Caroline Hayward, Brian Whelan

Is it spam? "Spam" is different to “scam”, and it may not be front of mind when terms like phishing, hacking and ransomware are currently more prevalent. Here's our checklist.

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Crisis Management ‘How To’: Don’t Throw Your Hands In The Air!

27 July 2023

By Caroline Hayward

Caroline Hayward explains the importance of a having a crisis management plan in place and the critical role inhouse counsel will play if a crisis arises.

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Using the shield: Practical tips to managing privilege as inhouse counsel

19 June 2023

By Yasmin Milligan, Caroline Hayward

Privilege is a cornerstone of the legal profession and protecting it is vital to inhouse counsel. Every lawyer knows what privilege means and the consequences of inadvertent waiver. But do their internal clients, who often aren’t lawyers? This post explores what privilege is and provides practical tips for inhouse counsel to ensure it is preserved.

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