Cyber, Privacy and Technology

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Technology Disputes in Focus: ACCC challenges Microsoft on AI Pricing

By: Stephen Morrissey, Christy Mellifont, Katie Kyung and Klara Vrdoljak Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Microsoft Corporation & Anor In this new series, WK’s Cyber Privacy & Technology team will provide updates on the latest developments in technology disputes. This first edition concerns the issuing of proceedings in Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v […]

By : Joshua Weiler Oct 29, 2025 Comments Off

Thought Leadership

Cyber, Privacy and Technology Report – Issue 13

By: Kieran Doyle, Nicole Gabryk, Stephen Morrissey, Christy Mellifont, Joseph Fitzgerald, Ellie Brooks, Rebecca Wilson, Kayleigh Maxwell, Klara Vrdoljak, Rebekah Maxton, Phoebe Nikolaou, Miles McConway, Abbey Munro, Olive Huang, Tori Pfeifer Issue 13 of our Cyber, Privacy and Technology Report is here! Covering key developments and insights for insurers, brokers, and their customers operating in the cyber, […]

By : Joshua Weiler Oct 16, 2025 Comments Off

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Liability in Technology Agreements: Evolving Risks and Evolving Approaches

Contracts form the backbone of commercial relationships, setting out rights, obligations, and apportioning risk when things go wrong. Liability, who’s responsible for loss and to what extent, is a critical focus in technology agreements. Australian liability law is complex and evolving, with careful drafting and proactive risk management essential as legal and business environments shift. […]

By : Joshua Weiler Aug 13, 2025 Comments Off

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Cyber, Privacy & Technology Report – Issue 12

By: Kieran Doyle, Nicole Gabryk, Stephen Morrissey, Joseph Fitzgerald, Ian Johnston, Sorawat W., Ellie Brooks, Carren Thung, Rebecca Wilson, Jordan Chen, Nuttida Doungwirote, Aimee Johnston, Kayleigh Maxwell and Danyon Soligo. Issue 12 of our Cyber, Privacy & Technology Report is here! Covering key developments and insights for insurers, brokers, and their customers operating in the cyber, privacy, […]

By : Joshua Weiler Jul 3, 2025 Comments Off

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Privacy Awareness Week 2025: Your privacy and reporting duties following a data breach or cyber incident

By: Kieran Doyle, Nicole Gabryk, Rebecca Wilson and Jordan Chen This Privacy Awareness Week, we’re taking a closer look at the privacy and regulatory reporting obligations businesses must navigate following a data breach or cyber incident. Recent reforms to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), new cyber security legislation, and other regulatory developments have introduced a […]

By : Joshua Weiler Jun 19, 2025 Comments Off

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Thailand’s new law expands cybercrime prevention and enforcement powers

By: Ian Johnston, Sorawat Wongkaweepairot and Nuttida Doungwirote At a glance Expanded reporting requirements now apply to digital asset businesses, aligning them with traditional financial institutions. Banks and service providers must proactively block or close accounts linked to blacklisted individuals. A new central cybercrime authority has broad powers to investigate, suspend transactions, and publish offender […]

By : Joshua Weiler Jun 12, 2025 Comments Off

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Unpacking privilege: Can forensic reports after cyber-attacks be shielded from production?

By: Kieran Doyle , Nicole Gabryk and Gavin Davies At a glance The Federal Court rejected Medibank’s claim of legal privilege over Deloitte’s forensic reports, finding they were created primarily for non-legal purposes such as managing ASX disclosures, public relations, and APRA oversight. Privilege was upheld for other materials, including those from CrowdStrike, Threat Intelligence, and […]

By : Joshua Weiler Jun 1, 2025 Comments Off

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Cyber, Privacy & Technology Report – Issue 11

By: Kieran Doyle, Nicole Gabryk, Stephen Morrissey, Joseph Fitzgerald, Amanda Beattie, Nick Martin, Rakhee Dullabh, Christy Mellifont, Rebecca Wilson, Laura Glasson, Madeline McLean, Finn Speirs and Olive Huang Issue 11 of our Cyber, Privacy & Technology Report is here! Covering key developments and insights for insurers, brokers, and their customers operating in the cyber, privacy, and technology […]

By : Joshua Weiler Mar 20, 2025 Comments Off

WK News

Introducing (b)REACH – WK’s comprehensive cyber incident notification and response service

In a cyber crisis, timely and effective communication is critical to meeting legal obligations, mitigating risks, and maintaining trust across your business. That’s why we created (b)REACH – a purpose-built notification service designed to streamline the entire process, from crafting tailored email and postal notifications to managing inbound queries. Using seamless CRM integration and tailored […]

By : Joshua Weiler Mar 17, 2025 Comments Off

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Meet Stephen & Christy: Two minutes with the Technology Liability team

We recently sat down and spoke with Stephen Morrissey and Christy Mellifont, two Wotton Kearney experts partnering with insurers, their insured clients and corporate technology providers to tackle some of today’s toughest technology risks. In this two-minute chat, we learnt about their work and discussed important trends in the technology disputes claim space. The Technology […]

By : Joshua Weiler Mar 13, 2025 Comments Off

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