Data Privacy & Security Law

Privacy & Data Protection Specialists

In an era of increasing data regulation and cyber threats, Arnotts Technology Lawyers provides comprehensive privacy and data protection legal services. We help technology companies navigate Australia's privacy laws, prepare for changing regulatory requirements, and respond effectively to cybersecurity incidents.

Privacy Compliance & Regulations

We provide end-to-end privacy compliance services for businesses handling personal information:

Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) Compliance

• Privacy compliance assessments and gap analysis
• Privacy policy drafting and review
• APP compliance for collection, use, disclosure, and storage of personal information
• Privacy management frameworks and governance structures
• Privacy impact assessments (PIAs)
• Cross-border data transfer compliance

Sector-Specific Privacy Regulations

• Telecommunications sector privacy obligations
• Health sector privacy (including My Health Records compliance)
• Financial services privacy requirements
• Credit reporting and credit information compliance
• Government information handling requirements

Privacy Act Reform & Future Compliance

• Preparation for Privacy Act reforms and potential statutory tort
• Children's online privacy compliance
• Consent management and documentation
• Direct marketing compliance
• Privacy complaints and OAIC investigations

Data Protection Frameworks

We help you build robust data protection frameworks appropriate for your business:

Data Governance & Management

• Data governance frameworks and policies
• Data classification and handling procedures
• Data retention and destruction schedules
• Data minimization strategies
• Records management compliance
• Data quality and accuracy requirements

Data Processing Agreements

• Data processing agreements with suppliers and vendors
• Sub-processor and service provider agreements
• Cloud services data protection terms
• International data transfer mechanisms
• Joint controller and processor arrangements

Privacy by Design

• Privacy by design principles for product development
• Privacy considerations in system architecture
• Default privacy settings and configuration
• Privacy testing and validation
• Technology-assisted privacy compliance tools

Cybersecurity Incident Response

When cybersecurity incidents occur, rapid and effective legal response is critical. We provide:

Incident Response Planning

• Incident response plans and playbooks
• Crisis management procedures
• Response team structures and responsibilities
• External advisor engagement (forensics, PR, insurance)
• Cyber insurance policy review and compliance
• Business continuity and disaster recovery planning

Data Breach Notification

• Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) scheme compliance
• Breach assessment and likelihood of serious harm determination
• OAIC notification preparation and lodgement
• Affected individual notification strategies
• Media and stakeholder communications
• Post-breach remediation and monitoring

Incident Investigation & Remediation

• Forensic investigation coordination (with privilege protection)
• Root cause analysis and impact assessment
• Regulatory liaison and reporting
• Remediation planning and implementation
• Lessons learned and process improvement
• Insurance claims support

Breach Management & Remediation

Beyond immediate incident response, we help you manage the longer-term consequences:

Regulatory & Legal Consequences

• OAIC investigations and enforcement actions
• Civil penalty proceedings and fines
• Class action risk assessment and defense
• Customer and partner contract breaches
• Regulatory reporting across multiple jurisdictions

Business Remediation

• Customer remediation programs
• Credit monitoring and identity protection services
• Compensation schemes and settlements
• Reputational recovery strategies
• Enhanced security measures and certifications

Cybersecurity Legal Frameworks

We help you establish legal frameworks to support your cybersecurity posture:

• Information security policies and procedures
• Acceptable use and BYOD policies
• Third-party security requirements in contracts
• Security audit rights and compliance monitoring
• Vendor security assessments and due diligence
• Security certifications (ISO 27001, SOC 2) support
• Penetration testing and vulnerability disclosure programs
• Bug bounty program terms and conditions

International Privacy Compliance

For businesses operating internationally, we provide guidance on global privacy requirements:

• GDPR compliance for Australian businesses
• UK GDPR and post-Brexit data transfers
• APEC Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) certification
• US state privacy laws (CCPA, CPRA, etc.)
• Asia-Pacific privacy requirements
• Standard contractual clauses and transfer mechanisms

Why Choose Arnotts for Data Privacy & Security?