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Online defamation position remains unclear after Voller settles and Anti-Trolling Bill lapses

In the wake of the High Court’s landmark decision in Voller, social media platform providers and their insurers are still awaiting clarity on the defamation issues raised in the case. The Voller decision confirmed that Facebook page operators were liable as ‘publishers’ for defamatory third-party comments left on their social media posts. However, the defence […]

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By : Jun 1, 2022 Comments Off on Online defamation position remains unclear after Voller settles and Anti-Trolling Bill lapses
W+K News

Advisen Cyber Risk Awards nominations for three Legalign Global firms

Our congratulations go to W+K’s Kieran Doyle who has been nominated as Cyber Risk Person of the Year (Rest of the World category) in the prestigious 2022 Advisen Cyber Risk Awards. Also nominated are our Legalign Global colleagues at Wilson Elser (Cyber Law Firm of the Year) and DAC Beachcroft’s Hans Allnutt (Cyber Risk Person […]

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By : May 6, 2022 Comments Off on Advisen Cyber Risk Awards nominations for three Legalign Global firms
W+K News

New partner for W+K’s Cyber, Privacy and Data Security team

W+K’s Cyber, Privacy and Data Security team has further bolstered its market-leading reputation with the promotion of Wellington-based Joseph Fitzgerald to partner. Joseph, who has worked in both New Zealand and the UK, advises large sporting, health, education and infrastructure bodies, as well as SME and non-profit entities on cyber and data security risks. He […]

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By : Feb 22, 2022 Comments Off on New partner for W+K’s Cyber, Privacy and Data Security team
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OPC releases report card on mandatory privacy breach notification

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) has released its report on the first year of mandatory privacy breach notification under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020. The report identifies a number of interesting trends, particularly regarding the prominent causes of privacy breaches notified to the OPC and the nature of the resulting harms. W+K’s […]

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By : Dec 3, 2021 Comments Off on OPC releases report card on mandatory privacy breach notification
W+K News

W+K announces partnership with Canopy Software to deliver cyber forensic solution

W+K has partnered with Canopy Software, the leaders in AI-powered data mining and breach review software, to deliver a tech-enabled Cyber Forensic solution. By using Canopy’s Data Breach Response software, W+K can now significantly reduce the time, cost, risk and effort associated with the defensible detection of sensitive data, thereby delivering faster and more accurate […]

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By : Oct 21, 2021 Comments Off on W+K announces partnership with Canopy Software to deliver cyber forensic solution
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Should it be the end of the line for ransom cover?

Tackling ransomware attacks continues to be top of mind for the Australian Government. On 13 October 2021, the Australian Government released its Ransomware Action Plan that proposes, among other things, for certain companies to have mandatory reporting obligations for ransomware attacks. A Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre policy paper on cyber insurance was also released, […]

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By : Oct 14, 2021 Comments Off on Should it be the end of the line for ransom cover?
W+K News

W+K and Kieran Doyle named in 5-Star Cyber Law Firm and Lawyers list

Wotton Kearney’s rapidly growing national cyber team has been named in Australasian Lawyer’s inaugural list of 5-Star Cyber Law Firms released today. Our Head of Cyber, Privacy and Tech Liability Kieran Doyle is also listed as a 5-Star Cyber Lawyer for 2021 following research to identify the best in Australia’s cyber law market. Australasian Lawyer’s […]

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By : Oct 6, 2021 Comments Off on W+K and Kieran Doyle named in 5-Star Cyber Law Firm and Lawyers list
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Recent actions tackle expanding ransomware threat

Ransomware has established itself as one of Australia’s fastest growing cybercrime threats. In recent months, both the Australian Government and Opposition have taken action against this serious threat, with further changes flagged. In this update, W+K cyber and privacy specialists Kieran Doyle, Samuel Hartridge and Ronny Raychaudhuri look at these developments and explore how they […]

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By : Aug 3, 2021 Comments Off on Recent actions tackle expanding ransomware threat
Articles, Case Alerts

OPC gets tough on mandatory privacy breach notification in New Zealand

Just over six months after requirements for mandatory notification of serious privacy breaches were introduced with the Privacy Act 2020, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) has released further guidance in a blog post. The update makes it clear the OPC has ended the grace period for agencies to adapt to the new rules. […]

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By : Jul 7, 2021 Comments Off on OPC gets tough on mandatory privacy breach notification in New Zealand
Articles, Case Alerts

Focus on privacy – keeping personal information up-to-date

A recent case note from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner highlights how failures to keep personal information up-to-date, and to act on requests to update information, can lead to privacy exposures. In this short article, W+K’s Mark Anderson, Joseph Fitzgerald and Johnson Zhuang look at the issues raised and ways to manage similar risks. […]

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By : Mar 3, 2021 Comments Off on Focus on privacy – keeping personal information up-to-date

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