A would-be Senior Counsel's use of privacy laws to gain access to the confidential opinions about him collected by the NSW Bar Association is just the latest example of a growing trend, and companies need to be prepared, say John Carroll and Steven Klimt.
10 Nov 2011
The Senate Environment and Communications References Committee has released its report on "The adequacy of protections for the privacy of Australians online". If adopted, its recommendations would mean businesses here and overseas would need to change their online privacy, information and advertising practices.
11 Apr 2011
The latest tranche of reforms to Australia's credit laws has been released for public comment.
7 Jul 2010
The Federal Government has taken its first step in implementing its reforms to Australia's privacy laws with the release of the draft legislation for a new set of privacy principles, to be known as the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
2 Jul 2010
The Australian Government has released amendments to the National Consumer Credit Protection Regulations, as a result of further consultations with industry - and more are on the way.
18 Jun 2010
