Strengthening Data Governance following the 2024 Privacy Reforms

With the commencement of further privacy reforms and greater enforcement activity, directors face growing expectations to oversee robust compliance frameworks.

This session unpacks what boards need to know about the reforms, the OAIC’s expanding powers, recent high profile cases and how to oversee data governance in a shifting regulatory landscape.

Privacy risk is no longer a back-office issue – it’s a boardroom priority.

With the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) adopting a more assertive enforcement stance, directors must understand how privacy reforms intersect with governance duties.
 
This webinar will explore:

• Overview of 2024 reforms of the Privacy Act and the implications for board governance
• Discuss the expanded enforcement powers of the OAIC and their implications
• Key Australian case studies (Optus, Medibank, Bunnings, Australian Clinical Labs)
• The introduction of a statutory tort for serious invasions of privacy       
• The intersection of privacy risk and cyber and AI developments
  

Rather than delving into technical legal provisions, this session will focus on practical governance strategies. 

Learn how privacy risk aligns with directors’ oversight responsibilities, and how board can proactively assess and respond to emerging threats.

With regulatory scrutiny intensifying, this is a timely opportunity to ensure your board is prepared—not just compliant.