Cyber and Data Governance

We don’t just advise on cyber incidents - we orchestrate the response.

And we work with organisations to prepare for that moment, building the frameworks, testing scenarios and aligning teams before an incident occurs.


At the intersection of technology and legal expertise, our Cyber & Data Governance team supports organisations to manage cyber risk, data governance and privacy obligations where they matter most, in preparation, in the moment of an incident, and in everything that follows.

Integrated legal, forensic and technical response

Cyber incidents don’t unfold in silos - and neither do we.

Our model brings together legal, forensic and technical specialists as a single, coordinated team. This ensures that forensic investigation, legal strategy, regulatory engagement and stakeholder management are aligned from the outset, avoiding the fragmentation that often undermines incident response.

Built to lead in real incidents

We are not just advisors to a process, we step into complex, high-stakes situations and help lead and orchestrate the response.

Our experience spans incidents involving regulatory scrutiny, customer impact and board-level decision-making. 

Data governance and privacy, embedded throughout

Our team integrates privacy, data governance and regulatory expertise into every stage of the lifecycle, from designing frameworks and managing third-party data risk, through to breach response, notification and regulatory engagement.

DFIR capability, built for speed and control

Our in-house Digital Forensics, Incident Response and eDiscovery capability allows us to act quickly, supporting containment, investigation, data review and regulatory response without relying on external providers.

This gives clients a single, accountable team with the scale and technical capability to respond in real time.

End-to-end support

We support organisations across the full lifecycle, preparing for incidents before they occur, leading the response when they do, and managing the legal, regulatory and commercial consequences that follow.

Before a data breach: preparing for the moment that matters

  • Privacy frameworks
  • Security controls and retention policies
  • Data minimisation
  • Third-party privacy and cyber security due diligence assessments
  • Cyber crisis and incident response framework assessments and uplift
  • Compromise assessments
  • Cyber response awareness
  • Training, simulations and testing
  • Cyber insurance and legal services support
  • Incident response retainer services

During a data breach: Orchestrating the response

  • Board and C-suite cyber response advice
  • Strategic cyber crisis management
  • Tactical cyber incident response coordination
  • Data breach and notification management
  • Digital forensic
  • Technical incident response and investigations

After a data breach: managing impact and re overy

  • Root cause analysis and digital forensics
  • Cyber resilience uplift programs
  • Insurance claims, damage, and loss adjustment support
  • Class action / litigation and dispute support
By integrating cutting-edge technology into your risk mitigation framework, we deliver tailored solutions that not only protect your business but also drive smarter, more effective risk management.

Recognition

  • Ranked Tier 1, Data protection and cyber security, Legal500, Australia

Case studies

Case Study: Data Breach Response: Application for notification exemption
Case Study: Bespoke Cyber Security Simulation for a Major Global Financial Institution
Case Study: Cyber Incident Response Capability Assessment for a Government Agency
Case Study: Cyber Threat Intelligence Investigation Following an Extortion Attempt
Case Study: ASX 500 Client Cyber Incident Response
Case Study: Cyber Resilience Program for one of Australia's Largest Mining Companies
Case Study: Appointment to Whole of Government Incident Response Panel across a State Jurisdiction
Case Study: Cyber-attack against transport provider

Toolkits

Insights
Are you "PRIS Ready"? 5 steps organisations can take now
23 Jun 2026 | Article
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Media release: Clayton Utz warns Australian boards of deep ‘Digital Blind Spot’ as over two-thirds of organisations suffer supply chain outages
17 Jun 2026 | Media Release
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"The clock is at a minute to midnight": ASIC’s open letter on cyber resilience and AI
15 May 2026 | Article
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Media release: Clayton Utz advises Catalyst Cyber on acquisition by ASX-listed Infotrust
30 Mar 2026 | Media Release
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Webinar: The insider threat: From human vulnerability to strategic risk
13 Mar 2026 | Video
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Using injunctions after a cyber attack: what the courts will help you achieve
26 Nov 2025 | Article
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WA PRIS laws: Is your business a contracted service provider? If so, what now?
26 Nov 2025 | Article
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Landmark privacy penalty: What the ACL case means for data protection in Australia
17 Oct 2025 | Article
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CPS 234 compliance countdown: what RSE licensees must do before 31 August
18 Aug 2025 | Article
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Charting new horizons: Five key observations from Australia's Cyber Security Strategy Horizon 2 Discussion Paper
18 Aug 2025 | Article
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Webinar: Australia's Cyber Strategy: Insights from the National Cyber Security Coordinator
30 Jul 2025 | Video
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Webinar: Privacy as the foundation for a digital-first future
28 May 2025 | Video
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