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First enforceable undertaking under new privacy laws
Optus has become the first organisation to enter into an enforceable undertaking with the Privacy Commissioner since reforms to the Privacy Act took effect in March 2014 Partner Michael Pattison and Associate Byron Frost examine the circumstances surrounding Optuss voluntary data breach ...
Consultation paper on Strategic Plan for the Australian payments system
Treasury has released a consultation paper on its Strategic Plan for the Australian payments system. The Commonwealth Government is seeking feedback on the proposed contents of the Strategic Plan, with submissions due by 6 February 2023. It is intended that the inaugural Strategic Plan will be released in the first quarter of 2023. ...
Allens advises Zetifi on its $12 million Series A capital raise
Zetifi – a client of the Allens Accelerate practice – is solving the problem of wi-fi coverage for farms and rural properties through its long-range connectivity solution. The new funding will allo ...
Major new reforms remove roadblocks to startups attracting and retaining talent through an employee share scheme
We have summarised below some of the key features of the new legislation and the associated benefits for eligible startups and other proprietary companies. ...
Allens advises Canopus Networks on $10 million capital raise
The new funding will allow Canopus Networks to accelerate its growth and expand into 5G, gaming and international markets. 'We are delighted to have assisted Canopus on this transaction given our ...
Allens advises Westpac on MoneyBrilliant acquisition
The deal represents a continuation of Westpac’s digital transformation strategy, with the MoneyBrilliant app to ultimately be integrated into Westpac's digital banking app. 'The transaction is ...
Small business restructuring reforms
The Federal Government's insolvency reform package relating to small business provides for a debt restructuring process intended to give eligible small businesses the flexibility to restructure debts while the directors remain in control of the business, and for a new simplified liquidation process for small business. ...
Coming clean and staying clean: continuous disclosure obligations in the age of the data breach
Recent data, coupled with the Privacy Act 1988 notifiable data breaches scheme, APRA Prudential Standard CPS 234, the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act and the GDPR, confirm that when it comes to serious cyber security breaches, listed entities should be complying with existing continuous disclosure requirements. ...
Healthcare trend watch 2019
The healthcare team at Allens reports on some key trends and sectors to look out for in 2020. ...