In a world where the value of privacy and cybersecurity has never been higher, seize the opportunity to elevate your understanding of this complex area of law whilst strengthening your cyber safeguards and uphold client data confidentiality. Walk away with the skills to make sound and well-informed choices on matters of compliance and security, ensure data privacy and reliability and finally delve into the intersection of AI with data ethics and legal considerations.
2.00pm to 3.00pm Addressing changes to Australia’s Privacy Act
The trajectory of new statutory burdens upon APP entities collecting, using and sharing personal data and non-identifying data relating to humans is becoming more clear, and particularly where data is used to enable automated outcomes, or handled in any way that may compromise security of critical infrastructure or safety of humans. Many APP entities have only recently evolved privacy policies and practices towards more transparent disclosures and data privacy by design. This session will examine the likely new rules and outline practical strategies for APP entities to be ready to be accountable for data privacy, information security, and data trustworthiness, each by design and default.
Presented by Peter Leonard, Principal, Data Synergies, Professor of Practice at UNSW Business School, Chair of ADMA’s Regulatory and Advocacy Working Group
3.00pm to 4.00pm Cyber Attacks: Risks, Consequences and How to be Fully Prepared
Safeguarding client information and countering cyber threats has become a pressing priority. As a legal professional, being well-informed and equipped with the right knowledge is essential to navigate data protection regulations, proactively manage cybersecurity risks, and ensure the utmost confidentiality of client data. Join us to gain the expertise needed to confidently tackle data privacy challenges, strengthen your organization against cyber-attacks, and foster a secure environment for your clients' sensitive information.
Presented by Bill Singleton, Partner, HWL
Chair:
Olga Ganopolsky General Counsel Privacy & Data Macquarie Group
4.15pm to 5.15pm The Intersection between Data Protection and AI from a Legal Perspective
The intersection between AI, Data Protection and Privacy, from a legal perspective
The ongoing development, adoption and use of AI to collect, analyse and use data raises significant ethical, technical and legal issues. This includes issues raised in examining the intersection of data protection and the framework of privacy laws in Australia. This session, not written by Chat GPT, will touch on:
- Uses of AI in collecting, analysing and using data
- The intersection of Australian data protection and privacy laws
- Some key learnings from international data protection and privacy regulations
Presented by Stephanie Rowland, Partner, Allion Partners
Description
Attend and earn 3 CPD units in Substantive Law
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
4.00pm to 4.15pm Afternoon Tea
Presenters
Ms. Stephanie Rowland, Partner, Allion Partners
Stephanie is a specialist in corporate, private M&A, and intellectual property & technology (IP&T) law. Stephanie has spent many years advising on private M&A transactions (sell-side & buy-side) and complex contract negotiations, acting for Australian and foreign publicly listed and private companies with joint ventures and projects in Australia, China and the US. Stephanie also has significant experience in Intellectual Property and Technology (IP&T) work including advising on the management, commercialisation and procurement of all kinds of IP&T and strategies for its use for value creation, and on non-contentious commercial and transactional matters. Her IP&T expertise is strengthened by her previous years of experience working in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry. Her practice specialises in the drafting and negotiation of technology contracts, and advising on procurement, data protection, e-commerce and privacy issues. Stephanie is recognised in Doyle's Guide 2018 as a leading lawyer, and is a Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia. She is a member of the Western Australian State Committee of IPSANZ and AMPLA, and a member of the AICD and AIPN.
Mr. Bill Singleton, Partner, HWL
Bill has extensive experience working in the technology industry, and has dual degrees in law and IT. Bill’s IT qualifications and professional experience are independently validated and accredited by the Australian Computer Society. He is uniquely qualified to advise on both the legal and IT aspects of transactions, having been a senior executive in a global telco. Bill’s practice falls within the following areas: Legal aspects of cloud technology, privacy and data security, social marketing, procurement of ICT products and services, and digital commercialisation; Commercial and strategic legal advice on structuring and leveraging IP to capitalise on the digital opportunity including the registration, protection and commercialisation of branding (trade marks), patents, designs and confidential information; and Telecommunications regulatory matters including NBN infrastructure, Land Activity and Access Notices, advice on Carrier licenses and Carriage Service Provider obligations, and telecommunications supply, sale, right to use and access contracts. Bill was ‘recommended’ by Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2014 – 2020 for Technology, Media & Telecommunications law, named in Best Lawyers™ Australia 2015-2020 for Privacy and data security law and 2018 for Commercial law. Bill was named as a leading Queensland Technology, Media & Telecommunications lawyer by Doyle’s Guide 2012-2017 and recommended 2018-2019.
Mr. Peter Leonard, Principal, Data Synergies
Peter Leonard is a Sydney-based data and technology business lawyer and the principal of Data Synergies, where he advises clients on data analytics and AI applications across various sectors. He is a part-time Professor of Practice at UNSW Sydney Business School, contributing to the Schools of Management and Governance, and Information Systems & Technology Management. Peter serves on several key committees, including the Australian Treasury’s Data Standards Advisory Committee and the NSW Government AI Review Committee. As the immediate past chair of the Australian Computer Society’s AI Ethics Committee, he played a significant role in developing AI governance frameworks and methodologies for data sharing.
Ms. Olga Ganopolsky, General Counsel Privacy & Data, Macquarie Group
Olga Ganopolsky is Macquarie Group’s General Counsel - Privacy and Data and is versed in the subject of data protection with extensive experience in detailed privacy policy challenges, law reform and ongoing management of legal and strategic issues. Much of Olga’s work involves implementing new technologies and addressing privacy requirements in an increasingly complex co-regulatory and sometimes contentious environment. Most recently this has included work on implementations of GDPR and the reforms to Security of Critical Infrastructure Act and related regimes, artificial intelligence, CPS 234, Covid-19 related matters, the Consumer Data Right and addressing cross border issues considering the Schrems II Decision of the European Court of Justice and the newly updated Standard Contractual Clause as approved by the Commission.
