Privacy Breaches - Managing Legal Risk & Regulatory Obligations

Cyber incidents are now increasingly common, and data breaches are no longer a matter of if but when. In the immediate aftermath of a breach, lawyers are often called upon to advise clients through complex legal, regulatory and operational decisions. A clear understanding of obligations is essential to minimising risk, preserving privilege and ensuring compliance. 

This seminar will discuss the practical realities of responding to a privacy incident, covering:  

• Identifying and assessing privacy breaches.  
• Notification obligations under Australia's privacy laws.  
• Managing regulatory investigations and enforcement risks.  
• Preserving privilege and conducting internal investigations.  
• Managing client communications during a cyber incident.  
• Lessons learned from the Canvas data breach and other recent high-profile cases.  
• Practical strategies to mitigating legal, financial and reputational risk.  
• Lessons learnt from the recent Canvas Data Breach.