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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 & […]

By : Joshua Weiler Oct 29, 2025 Comments Off

Thought Leadership

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 […]

By : Joshua Weiler Oct 16, 2025 Comments Off

Thought Leadership

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, […]

By : Joshua Weiler Jul 3, 2025 Comments Off

Articles

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 […]

By : Joshua Weiler Jun 19, 2025 Comments Off

Articles

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 […]

By : Joshua Weiler Jun 1, 2025 Comments Off

Thought Leadership

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 […]

By : Joshua Weiler May 22, 2025 Comments Off

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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 […]

By : Joshua Weiler Mar 20, 2025 Comments Off

WK News

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 […]

By : Joshua Weiler Mar 17, 2025 Comments Off

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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 […]

By : Joshua Weiler Mar 13, 2025 Comments Off

Articles

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 […]

By : Joshua Weiler Feb 28, 2025 Comments Off

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