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 […]

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 […]

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 & […]

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 […]

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, […]

Privacy Awareness Week 2025: Your privacy and reporting duties following a data breach or cyber incident

By: Kieran Doyle, Nicole Gabryk and Jordan Chen This Privacy Awareness Week, we’re taking a closer look at the privacy and regulatory reporting obligations businesses must navigate following a data breach or cyber incident. Recent reforms to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), new cyber security legislation, and other regulatory developments have introduced a range of […]

Unpacking privilege: Can forensic reports after cyber-attacks be shielded from production?

By: Kieran Doyle , Nicole Gabryk and Gavin Davies At a glance The Federal Court rejected Medibank’s claim of legal privilege over Deloitte’s forensic reports, finding they were created primarily for non-legal purposes such as managing ASX disclosures, public relations, and APRA oversight. Privilege was upheld for other materials, including those from CrowdStrike, Threat Intelligence, and […]

Future Proof ‘25: Insurance and risk insights across Asia-Pacific

The future of insurance and risk in Asia-Pacific is here, and rapidly evolving. Are you ready? In a world marked by rapid technological advancement, innovation, evolving regulatory demands and increasing complexity across multiple risk sectors, Future Proof ’25 examines the diverse forces reshaping insurance and business landscapes. This report highlights emerging trends and critical challenges […]

Cyber, Privacy & Technology Report – Issue 11

By: Kieran Doyle, Nicole Gabryk, Stephen Morrissey, Joseph Fitzgerald, Amanda Beattie, Nick Martin, Rakhee Dullabh, Christy Mellifont, Rebecca Wilson, Laura Glasson, Madeline McLean, Finn Speirs and Olive Huang Issue 11 of our Cyber, Privacy & Technology Report is here! Covering key developments and insights for insurers, brokers, and their customers operating in the cyber, privacy, and technology […]

Introducing (b)REACH – WK’s comprehensive cyber incident notification and response service

In a cyber crisis, timely and effective communication is critical to meeting legal obligations, mitigating risks, and maintaining trust across your business.  That’s why we created (b)REACH – a purpose-built notification service designed to streamline the entire process, from crafting tailored email and postal notifications to managing inbound queries.  Using seamless CRM integration and tailored […]