Friday, 13 March 2026
Chair
Josephine Brook, Special Counsel, Pinsent Mason
How Cybersecurity and Privacy Obligations are Shaping the Drafting of Contracts
- Understand how cybersecurity, data protection, and privacy obligations are reshaping commercial contracts
- Negotiating data governance and security warranties
- Anticipate cross-border compliance issues and manage risks in digital contracting
- Explore practical drafting strategies in the age of AI and rapid tech change
Presented by Caitlin Whale, Partner, Baker McKenzie, and Adrian Lawrence, Partner, Baker McKenzie
Description
Attend and earn 0.5 CPD unit in Substantive Law
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
Presenters
Caitlin Whale, Partner, Baker McKenzie
Caitlin Whale is a Partner in the IPTech team at Baker McKenzie. She advises on technology, data issues, cybersecurity, privacy, procurement and telecommunications issues. Her practice focusses on complex commercial transactions, particularly those which involve technology, data or cybersecurity issues. Caitlin has practised as a technology and intellectual property lawyer in both Sydney and London for over 17 years.
Josephine Brook, Special Counsel, Pinsent Mason
Josephine is an experienced and client-focussed advisor and litigator, with extensive experience in civil and commercial litigation and dispute resolution, specialising in infrastructure and construction. She has acted for and advised private and public sector clients across a wide variety of industries, including transport infrastructure (road, rail, rolling stock and airports), telecommunications, energy (including renewables), water recycling, hospitals and health infrastructure, commercial property development and residential building, and related insurance issues.
Adrian Lawrence, Partner, Baker McKenzie
Adrian Lawrence is the Co-Head of Baker McKenzie's Global FinTech Initiative and also leads Baker McKenzie's Technology Media and Telecommunications Group in the APAC region. Adrian regularly advises clients across the sector, from established technology companies, to financial services institutions and early stage disruptors. He advises on a range of issues relevant to the FinTech space, including on privacy and data utilisation, regulatory compliance, commercial partnerships and product creation and distribution. Adrian also regularly assists large international clients with their requirements for entry into a range of APAC markets. He is a regular speaker on technology, privacy and digital media issues including as a lecturer in the postgraduate program at the University of New South Wales.
