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APRA information paper targets shared computing arrangements
Insight 17 Jul 2015

In response to its concerns about the potential risks associated with shared computing services including cloud computing APRA has issued an information paper that sets out prudential considerations and key principles for APRA-regulated entities using such services Partner Michael Morris Senior ...

Mandatory data breach notification scheme passed
Insight 13 Feb 2017

The Federal Parliament has today passed the Privacy Amendment Notifiable Data Breaches Bill 2016 which will amend the Privacy Act 1988 Cth to introduce a mandatory data breach notification scheme ...

Assessment of biosimilars - Is Australia leading, following or going its own way?
Insight 26 Oct 2016

The ongoing lack of certainty about what is required to obtain biosimilar registration in Australia extends to three key issues - Comparability is the new product sufficiently similar to permit it to rely on the reference products safety and efficacy data Extrapolation for which of the indications ...

Insuring against cyber-risks: a changing landscape
Insight 23 Jul 2015

As cyber-attacks on Australian businesses increase many companies are discovering they are not adequately prepared or insured to handle a cyber-attack ...

Fact sheet: Starting-up smart: How to get the most out of your lawyer, for less
Insight 19 Oct 2015

If youre focused on testing your idea developing your product and scraping together enough funds to talk to foundation customers engaging a lawyer could be the last thing on your mind ...

The High Court has its say on penalties
Insight 09 Aug 2016

The high court handed down its decision in Paciocco v Australia and New Zealand banking group limited. ...

Costs before Caution - Australia's unique approach to the interchangeability of biosimilars
Insight 17 Aug 2016

Recent developments in Australia suggest that there has been a deliberate prioritisation of the cost benefits of facilitating biosimilar interchangeability over the safety and efficacy risks that can arise when biosimilars are used interchangeably ...

Data deal - mandatory data breach notification laws to be introduced as trade-off for controversial metadata retention regime
Insight 05 Mar 2015

The Federal Government in a surprising and highly significant move for companies in Australia has committed to enacting a mandatory data breach notification scheme before the end of 2015 which will apply to all Australian companies currently subject to the Privacy Act The proposal is not limited to ...

ATO rules on Bitcoin - not enough purchase to be money
Insight 28 Aug 2014

The Australian Tax Office has released draft rulings stating their view that the digital currency Bitcoin is property and not money Partner Gavin Smith Associate David Rountree and Associate Tom Tian consider the potential consequences for Australian businesses using Bitcoin ...

Allens advises financiers on Icon Group acquisition
News 25 May 2017

Allens has advised Credit Suisse AG and Goldman Sachs Australia as financiers of the acquisition of the Icon Group, Australia's largest private cancer and oncology services group. The acquisition, ...

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