Our Privacy and Cybersecurity lawyers are uniquely positioned to operate at the intersection of technology and law. We understand that data is one of your core assets. Data drives insights and enables development of valuable new products and services.

However, the collection, use and storage of personal information is subject to an increasingly complex matrix of laws and regulations. The Privacy Act in Australia imposes detailed requirements around the collection, storage and use of data. The Australian Spam Act applies to electronic communications. Similar regimes apply in the US, EU, Canada, Asia, and around the world. Monetary penalties for violating these laws are severe and reputational damage can be irreparable.

Leverage our knowledge of these requirements to design real-world strategies to unlock the power of your data while building trust in your brands. We work with you to enhance disclosures, strengthen compliance and implement integrated risk management programs that create a strong control environment as a springboard for innovation.

In addition to proactive counselling, we contribute our strategic insight when you need to respond to crises. For example, we work side by side with clients to manage data breaches by directing forensic analysis, remediating vulnerabilities, understanding legal requirements and coordinating communications with people whose information was compromised.

Our global Privacy and Cybersecurity group works across all sectors offering a full complement of counselling and advice, regulatory and litigation services.

Areas of Experience

• Data security breach and cybercrime
• Global data transfer solutions
• Compliance with local privacy and spam laws
• Privacy policies and notices
• Information governance and records management
• Privacy impact assessments and risk management
• Security policies and bring your own device (BYOD)
• Government and law enforcement data requests
• Public sector issues and freedom of information
• Digital media privacy and CRM strategy
• Outsourcing and HR solutions
• Litigation and e-discovery
• Mergers and acquisitions

Insights

What does the future hold for AI in the workplace in Australia? The current state of play in 2025

March 26, 2025

Australia: We are now at a point where artificial intelligence can be deployed to facilitate employers screening job candidates by scanning publicly available information without human intervention; tracking worker productivity with tracking devices and sensor cameras and automating redundancy selection processes by using pre-set data selection matrix, all without human input.

Doing business in Australia - Data protection, privacy and artificial intelligence laws

November 18, 2024

Australia: Significant reforms to the Privacy Act expected in 2024-2025, including stricter regulations on personal and sensitive information processing.

Why is cybertransparency important?

November 4, 2024

Australia: In Part 2 of Dentons Cyberwashing Series, we explore the significance of cybertransparency in today’s digital landscape.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons deepens cyber security, privacy and technology expertise in Australia with new partner

November 30, 2023

Dentons is pleased to announce the addition of Michael Park as a Partner in its leading Intellectual Property and Technology practice in Melbourne.

Professional sports may run afoul of privacy law in collecting player biometric data

September 28, 2023

Professional sport is pushing the envelope in gathering and using player biometric data and will increasingly come up against player privacy issues.