What are the new Privacy Act penalties for law firms?

The reformed Privacy Act includes fines of up to $2.5 million for individuals and $50 million for organisations for non-compliance. There are also new civil penalties up to $3.3 million for corporates and infringement notice fines of $66,000 for listed corporates.

What are the enhanced security requirements under APP11.3?

APP11.3 requires organisations to take reasonable steps to secure personal information, including implementing appropriate technical and administrative safeguards to protect against unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.

What is included in the free privacy risk assessment?

Our free privacy risk assessment includes uncovering your most sensitive data security risks, mapping where sensitive data resides and who has access, understanding how to remediate issues, and a summary report of key findings.

How has OAIC enforcement changed?

The OAIC now has stronger enforcement powers including the ability to issue civil penalties, infringement notices, and investigate serious privacy breaches with enhanced regulatory authority.

The Australian Privacy Act Reforms are now here. ARE YOU READY?

WHY IT MATTERS?

► Fines of up to $2.5 Million for individuals and $50 Million for organisations for non-compliance

WHAT HAS CHANGED?

► Stronger enforcement powers for the OAIC

► NEW civil penalties - up to $3.3 Million for corporates

► NEW infringement notice fines - $66k for a listed corporate

► Enhanced security requirements to keep data secure - APP11.3

► Statutory tort for serious invasions of privacy

HOW WE HELP
► Uncover your most sensitive data security risks
► Map out where your sensitive data resides and who has access
► Get a clear understanding of how to remediate your issues
► A summary report of key findings for you to keep<

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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE GUIDE

This guide provides information about the latest changes to the Australian Data Privacy Act, the impacts, what you need to do, and a 6-step process you can easily follow.

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PRIVACY RISK ASSESSMENT

A FREE Privacy risk assessment that will uncover and map out where your sensitive data resides across your organisation and cloud services.

ACTIONABLE ROADMAP

We provide your business with a prioritised roadmap to address data security and privacy risks centered around people, process and technology.

SOLUTION

A solution that automates how you identify sensitive data, control user access, and comply with regulatory requirements.

WHY IT MATTERS?

The clock is ticking and the first tranche of this law is now in affect!

It impacts all businesses with turnovers of more than $3 Million.

Fines of up to $50 Million for an organisation and $2.5 Million for an individual for noncompliance.
Tiered Civil Penalties with fines of up to $660k for an individual and $3.3 Million for an organisation.

So you need to act NOW!

About Cyooda Security

Cyooda Security is an independent cybersecurity and digital forensics firm dedicated to protecting Australian law firms from cyber threats.

Law firms trust Cyooda because we understand their unique needs. We don't offer generic cybersecurity solutions. Our services are tailored to the specific risks and regulatory requirements of the legal profession. We've walked in your shoes, and we know what it takes to protect your firm and understand your industry like no one else.

Led by industry expert John Reeman, former CISO of King & Wood Mallesons and consultant to global law firms and government agencies.
30+ years of cybersecurity leadership, protecting firms from data breaches, ransomware, and cyber espionage.
Proven track record with top-tier global law firms, ensuring legal teams have secure, compliant, and effective cybersecurity.

With the enhanced Privacy Act penalties and OAIC enforcement powers now in effect, there's never been a more critical time to get your data security house in order. This guide gives you the roadmap to do it right.

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