Meet Stephen & Christy: Two minutes with the Technology Liability team

We recently sat down and spoke with Stephen Morrissey and Christy Mellifont, two Wotton Kearney experts partnering with insurers, their insured clients and corporate technology providers to tackle some of today’s toughest technology risks. In this two-minute chat, we learnt about their work and discussed important trends in the technology disputes claim space. The Technology […]

Is your MSA fit for purpose? Key legal issues for MSPs

By: Nick Martin At a glance As a provider of technology services and solutions, how well do you understand the legal issues and risks that your Master Services Agreement, or other standard form contract document (MSA) should cover and protect you against? When was your MSA last updated? How often do you have to change […]

Connecting the dots: Our full-service technology capability

Meet Stephen Morrissey and Nick Martin, two Wotton Kearney experts partnering with insurers, technology providers, corporates and government entities. We recently sat down to discuss the value of a full-service technology capability for our clients – addressing regulatory risks, competing interests, disputes, cyber incidents, and more under one roof. Nick also shared insights into his […]

Navigating legal issues in contracting for AI solutions

By: Nick Martin At a glance AI solutions differ significantly from traditional technology products, requiring businesses to take a different approach in addressing the usual issues in technology contracts, such as data security,  IP ownership,  liability and service levels. Conducting thorough due diligence and implementing robust testing or trial periods are crucial for customers to […]

Tech professionals and AI: Navigating liability and emerging risks

By: Stephen Morrissey, Christy Mellifont and Kayleigh Maxwell At a glance AI technology faces growing scrutiny over data privacy and cybersecurity concerns, with the Australian Government introducing voluntary safety standards and exploring mandatory guardrails for high-risk AI applications. Generative AI is raising legal questions about copyright infringement, ownership of AI-generated works, and liability under Australia’s […]

Cyber, Privacy & Technology Report – Issue 10

By: Kieran Doyle, Nicole Gabryk, Stephen Morrissey, Joseph Fitzgerald, Nick Martin, Rakhee Dullabh, Christy Mellifont, Rebecca Wilson, Carren Thung and Kayleigh Maxwell Issue 10 of our Cyber, Privacy & Technology Report is out now. Packed with the latest news, it’s the quarterly go-to for insurers, brokers, and their customers operating in cyber, privacy, and technology sectors across […]

Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 passed

By: Kieran Doyle, Nicole Gabryk and Rakhee Dullabh At a glance Most parts of the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 (Cth) start the day after Royal Assent. However, APP1 changes for automated decision-making take effect in 24 months, and the new statutory tort for serious invasions of privacy starts within 6 months or […]

Breaking down the Cyber Security Act 2024 and amendments to the SOCI Act

By: Kieran Doyle, Nicole Gabryk and Rakhee Dullabh At a glance The new Act strengthens safeguards for individuals, businesses, and critical infrastructure, enhancing Australia’s resilience to cyber threats. Businesses must report significant cyber incidents, including ransomware demands and payments, ensuring improved visibility and coordinated responses. The act updates standards for IoT devices, expands critical infrastructure […]

Trend Watch: What’s next? – data breach class actions

Following the Optus and Medibank data breaches in 2021-2022, the increase in litigation has triggered a range of new considerations and developments in the space. In our latest Trend Watch video on data breaches, Cyber, Privacy + Technology partner Nicole Gabryk and Commercial Litigation special counsel Gavin Davies discuss the increasing activity of regulators, litigants […]

Trend Watch: Privilege during investigations – data breach class actions

With litigation escalating across data breaches and privacy class actions, there are new questions around legal privilege when obtaining forensic reports. As part of our Trend Watch video series, Cyber, Privacy + Technology partner Nicole Gabryk and Commercial Litigation special counsel Gavin Davies discuss privilege claims arising from the Optus and Medibank data breaches in 2021-2022, […]