Legal Commentary and Opinion Fit and Proper Culture? Addressing “Hidden Bad Behaviour” in the Profession March 25, 2021 The Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW) states that to be an admitted lawyer, a person must be a “fit and proper” person. But what does this mean in practice? Read more
Governance, Risk & Compliance Money Laundering by Gambling: Regulatory Gap or Green Light? February 22, 2021 News of Barangaroo Crown Casino’s alleged non-compliance with AML/CTF laws late last year raises the perennial question of how to best regulate the gambling industry. Read more
Research and Know-How New Zealand’s 2020 Privacy Act Lifts Compliance Standard in Region October 29, 2020 Whether you are a business operating exclusively in New Zealand, or an Australian business with a presence in New Zealand, the new Privacy Act 2020 will have an impact. Read more
Legal Commentary and Opinion Ownership Versus Control: When Anti-Money Laundering Programs Miss the Point September 10, 2020 AML/CTF programs should be developed to ensure they consider the criminal activities of individuals who control the money, not just own it. Read more
Data Privacy Webinar: Cyber Risks and Data Threats for Virtual Workforces July 10, 2020 The unprecedented move for entire workforces to work remotely has introduced unique risks to cyber and data protection. These were addressed in a recent Thomson Reuters webinar. Read more
Data Privacy COVID-19 and Remote Working: Legal Experts Warn of Cyber Risks March 30, 2020 Legal experts are warning companies to beef up their cybersecurity defenses as COVID-19 presents new opportunities for fraudulent email, increased phishing and other risks related to the rise of employees working from home. Read more
Legislation and Case Law ‘Aliens’, Indigenous Australians and the Constitution: Examining Love v Commonwealth March 3, 2020 On 11 February, the High Court ruled by a 4-3 majority that indigenous Australians cannot be considered ‘aliens’ within the meaning of s 51(xix) of the Constitution. Read more
Data Security Artificial Intelligence Comes to Cybersecurity January 22, 2020 AI in cybersecurity is a double-edged sword. For every advance deployed to detect problems are hackers who can use that same technology to wreak havoc. Read more
Data Security Artificial Intelligence Comes to Cybersecurity January 22, 2020 AI in cybersecurity is a double-edged sword. For every advance deployed to detect problems are hackers who can use that same technology to wreak havoc. Read more