Friday, 6 March 2026
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Substantive Law
This program is based on WA legislation
* This interactive online recording includes questions and quizzes requiring critical thinking about the topics, so you have no annual limits to the number of points/hours you can claim with this format of learning. Please verify with your CPD rules
Legislative Update – An Introduction to PRIS
- Overview of the Act: An introduction to the purpose and scope of the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024, including its objectives to enhance privacy protections and facilitate responsible information sharing across public sector agencies in Western Australia
- Key Privacy Provisions and Obligations: Examination of the PRIS Act's core privacy principles, including the establishment of privacy safeguards, the roles and responsibilities of public sector entities and the rights of individuals regarding their personal information
- Challenges for Contracted Service Providers: A look at which private sector organisations need to take note, and how compliance with the PRIS Act might differ from compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)
- Role of the Regulator: discuss the role of the WA Information Commissioner in oversight and enforcement
Presented by Sam Fiddian, Partner, Clayton Utz; Leading Intellectual Property and Technology Lawyers WA, Doyle's Guide
Chair
Elizabeth Tylich, Chairperson and Corporate Commercial Partner, Jackson McDonald
Presenters
Sam Fiddian, Partner, Clayton Utz
Sam is a Partner in the Perth office of Clayton Utz. Specialising in data protection, privacy, cybersecurity, and a broad range of IP and ICT matters, Sam provides strategic advice to Australian and international clients across various industries, including the public sector, health, automotive, mining, and energy and resources. Sam provides deep expertise in both contentious and non-contentious matters, including advising on data protection and privacy compliance, developing privacy and cybersecurity policies and practices, and responding to cyber incidents. Sam also assists clients with the preparation and negotiation of complex technology agreements, licensing arrangements, and joint ventures, as well as addressing issues such as IP infringement, misappropriation of confidential information, and other cyber-related risks. With a focus on helping clients navigate high-risk compliance challenges and manage cyber threats, Sam delivers tailored solutions to protect data and digital assets.
Elizabeth Tylich, Chairperson & Corporate Commercial Partner, Jackson McDonald
She is experienced in drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial arrangements, including bespoke contractual arrangements, managing transactions, conducting due diligence exercises, and advising on IT contracting and software solutions. She has considerable experience advising both government and non-government organisations on matters of statutory interpretation. Elizabeth has acted on numerous public and private transactions, and is extensively experienced in advising on mergers and acquisitions, business sales, joint ventures, partnerships, and corporate matters, including constitutions, shareholders’ agreements, directors’ duties and corporate governance. She often advises boards and undertakes board governance training. Elizabeth advises charities and not-for-profit organisations on their corporate structure, charitable status, governing documentation and has successfully implemented NFP mergers. She is also experienced in the areas of competition and consumer law.
