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Michael Webster, who is currently the Secretary of the Cabinet, will step into the Privacy Commissioner role on 5 July 2022.

Appian has been awarded USD$2.036 billion in damages against Pegasystems Inc as the result of a jury verdict in the Circuit Court for Fairfax County, Virginia.

In 2018, a new unprecedented data privacy law took the EU and, by association, the rest of the world by storm.

New Zealand has introduced a pivotal bill to regulate digital identity, aiming to enhance trust and security in online services, while embracing Māori values.

A wave of innovation is impacting every aspect of the legal profession, as the sector becomes more client-centred and future-focused.

Failing to capture true and accurate records can lead to companies being in breach of the law, as well as the risk of breaching contracts with clients.

The Commerce Commission has warned Becextech for misleading New Zealand consumers, selling refurbished phones as new, and making false discount claims.

StructureFlow debuts, promising to revolutionise legal & financial visual data analysis with speed & collaboration.

The new version of Westlaw aims to assist legal practitioners in boutique firms by speeding up the often time-consuming research process.

UK's Computer Misuse Act 1990 needs urgent reform to enable cybersecurity professionals to combat cybercrime effectively, says report.

If you find yourself in a tricky situation  - or if you just want to understand your rights as a landlord or tenant, you can now turn to a chatbot for help.

Delta Insurance warns NZ businesses of intellectual property theft risks in China and the US. IP litigation on the rise. Insurance available for protection.

A South Island legal startup that has successfully conquered much of the South Island has been recognised by the United Nations.

A survey reveals that Australia's law firms are exposing client data to cyber risks, with 41% of lawyers unaware of available smartphone cybersecurity measures.

Auckland-based Mobile Shop pleaded guilty to 24 charges, 12 under the Fair Trading Act and 12 under the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act.

Clyde & Co expects that breach notification requirements will lead to an increase in demand for specialised advice across Australia this year.

2018 is a pivotal year for privacy, says NZ firm Simpson Grierson, as the Privacy Bill progresses through Parliament, aiming to strengthen data protection.

Australian Government welcomes US move to allow law enforcement agencies access to overseas data to combat crime.

WA law firm Jackson McDonald teams with Nutanix for hybrid cloud shift, boosts IT agility and client services.

Data protection by design considers the protection of personal data from the earliest possible design stage, and throughout the operational lifecycle.