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Wotton Kearney launches advisory practice to support clients across the full risk lifecycle

Wotton Kearney has launched WK Advisory as part of its expansion into non-legal advisory services to meet growing client demand for proactive risk, cyber and regulatory guidance.  Initially, WK Advisory will be focused on building a Cyber, Data and Technology (CDT) Advisory practice designed to help organisations anticipate, prepare for, and respond to a growing number of risks […]

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By : Feb 6, 2026 Comments Off on Wotton Kearney launches advisory practice to support clients across the full risk lifecycle
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Cyber, Data and Technology Bulletin – Issue 14

By: Kieran Doyle, Nicole Gabryk, Lana Remedi, Stephen Morrissey, Christy Mellifont, Joseph Fitzgerald, Ian Johnston, Sorawat Wongkaweepairot and Pippa Austin. Issue 14 of our Cyber, Data and Technology Bulletin is out now, covering major developments for insurers, brokers and customers across APAC. In Australia, we unpack the latest OAIC Notifiable Data Breach statistics, new enforcement action […]

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By : Feb 3, 2026 Comments Off on Cyber, Data and Technology Bulletin – Issue 14
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Wotton Kearney boosts Asia Cyber and Financial Lines practice with senior Singapore hire

Wotton Kearney has expanded its presence in Asia with the appointment of cyber and financial lines expert Pippa Austin as Special Counsel in Singapore. Pippa first joined Wotton Kearney as part of the Financial Lines team in Sydney in 2017. She now returns with two team members to advance Wotton Kearney’s offering in the provision of cyber […]

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By : Jan 20, 2026 Comments Off on Wotton Kearney boosts Asia Cyber and Financial Lines practice with senior Singapore hire
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When OTPs fail: Thai PDPC investigates major email service breach

By: Ian Johnston, Sorawat Wongkaweepairot and Nuttida Doungwirote At a glance A mass-email service provider was compromised and exploited to send phishing emails to more than 1 million users. The Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) took immediate action to investigate the issue. The investigation revealed that the breach was caused by weak One-Time Password (OTP) […]

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By : Dec 16, 2025 Comments Off on When OTPs fail: Thai PDPC investigates major email service breach
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Technology disputes in focus: The debate over AI and copyrighted content

By: Stephen Morrissey, Christy Mellifont and Katie Kyung GEMA v OpenAI In our Technology Disputes in Focus series, WK’s Cyber Privacy & Technology team provides updates on the latest developments in technology disputes. Following a recent German decision involving OpenAI, this second edition explores potential liability for AI providers for copyright infringement and compares international and […]

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By : Dec 3, 2025 Comments Off on Technology disputes in focus: The debate over AI and copyrighted content
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Cyber specialist Lana Remedi joins Wotton Kearney as Partner, strengthening the firm’s growing Cyber, Technology and Privacy practice

Wotton Kearney has bolstered its Cyber, Privacy and Technology practice with the appointment of Lana Remedi, a nationally recognised leader in cyber law and incident response, as a Partner in Sydney. Lana’s extensive experience in cyber incident response and her proven track record of successfully managing high-stakes data breach regulatory investigations further reinforce the firm’s […]

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By : Nov 5, 2025 Comments Off on Cyber specialist Lana Remedi joins Wotton Kearney as Partner, strengthening the firm’s growing Cyber, Technology and Privacy practice
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Technology Disputes in Focus: ACCC challenges Microsoft on AI Pricing

By: Stephen Morrissey, Christy Mellifont and Katie Kyung Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Microsoft Corporation & Anor In this new series, WK’s Cyber Privacy & Technology team will provide updates on the latest developments in technology disputes. This first edition concerns the issuing of proceedings in Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Microsoft Corporation & […]

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By : Oct 29, 2025 Comments Off on Technology Disputes in Focus: ACCC challenges Microsoft on AI Pricing
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Cyber, Privacy and Technology Report – Issue 13

By: Kieran Doyle, Nicole Gabryk, Stephen Morrissey, Christy Mellifont, Joseph Fitzgerald, Ellie Brooks, Kayleigh Maxwell, Rebekah Maxton, Phoebe Nikolaou, Miles McConway, Abbey Munro, Olive Huang, Tori Pfeifer Issue 13 of our Cyber, Privacy and Technology Report is here! Covering key developments and insights for insurers, brokers, and their customers operating in the cyber, privacy, and technology sectors. This […]

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By : Oct 16, 2025 Comments Off on Cyber, Privacy and Technology Report – Issue 13
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Liability in Technology Agreements: Evolving Risks and Evolving Approaches

Contracts form the backbone of commercial relationships, setting out rights, obligations, and apportioning risk when things go wrong. Liability, who’s responsible for loss and to what extent, is a critical focus in technology agreements. Australian liability law is complex and evolving, with careful drafting and proactive risk management essential as legal and business environments shift. […]

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By : Aug 13, 2025 Comments Off on Liability in Technology Agreements: Evolving Risks and Evolving Approaches
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Cyber, Privacy & Technology Report – Issue 12

By: Kieran Doyle, Nicole Gabryk, Stephen Morrissey, Joseph Fitzgerald, Ian Johnston, Sorawat W., Ellie Brooks, Carren Thung, Rebecca Wilson, Jordan Chen, Nuttida Doungwirote, Aimee Johnston, Kayleigh Maxwell and Danyon Soligo. Issue 12 of our Cyber, Privacy & Technology Report is here! Covering key developments and insights for insurers, brokers, and their customers operating in the cyber, privacy, […]

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By : Jul 3, 2025 Comments Off on Cyber, Privacy & Technology Report – Issue 12

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