Privacy Act changes in Australia and their impact on security and privacy

Join us for an insightful session where we delve into the significant changes to Australia's Privacy Act.

These reforms aim to enhance data protection, enforce stricter penalties for breaches, and align with global standards such as the GDPR, but navigating these changes and meeting compliance requirements can be challenging for organisations.

As part of this session, we’ll cover:

• Historical Context and Evolution: We will begin with a retrospective look at the history of the Privacy Act and discuss how technological advancements have influenced the way organisations capture and manage information.
• Understanding the Reforms: Explore the key changes, including increased penalties for breaches and the introduction of a new binding Privacy Code for digital platforms. Learn how these changes are designed to make the Privacy Act fit for the rapidly advancing digital economy.
• Real-Life Case Studies: Examine real-life examples of privacy breaches to understand the risks involved for both organisations and individuals and what we can learn from them.
• Practical Steps for Compliance: Understand the practical steps your organisation can take to adapt to these changes. We will provide actionable insights to enhance your security posture, ensure compliance, and prepare for stricter enforcement actions.

We know the changes to the Australia's Privacy Act signify a robust move towards stringent data protection and privacy standards and we want to ensure organisations have simple steps to adapt to these changes, enhance their security posture, ensure compliance, and prepare for stricter enforcement actions.