January 18, 2025

Privacy and AI: Navigating Australia's Shifting Regulatory Landscape

Australia stands at a critical juncture in privacy and artificial intelligence (AI) regulation. The Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 was passed on 29 November 2024, alongside cybersecurity reforms, introducing transformative changes to the regulatory landscape. These changes include enhanced enforcement powers, criminal offences for ‘doxxing’, and stringent requirements for data handling and...

January 12, 2025

Reimagining the Purpose of Technology and AI

This new whitepaper from LexisNexis covers findings from a series of discussions jointly hosted by LexisNexis and the Governance Institute of Australia with industry leaders, on how organisations can prepare for growth in a time of rapid AI technology adoption. It reports on many of the latest challenges and risks to consider around AI, how organisations are already harnessing AI to create new opportunities for growth...

December 19, 2024

Risk Leader Digitisation Priorities in 2025

As Australian businesses navigate a rapidly changing risk landscape, the importance of digital transformation has never been greater. We’ve collaborated with our technology partner ReadiNow, who conducted a survey of over 200 risk leaders to understand how organizations in Australia are using technology and innovation to address growing risks. The result is a comprehensive report offering actionable insights and...

November 21, 2024

Contingency planning for lawyers: A practical guide for sole practitioners and small law firms

While lawyers may be diligent about helping clients plan for the future, prepare for the worst and handle a crisis, they often neglect their own plans and preparations. Larger firms have the people power and processes to absorb bumps in the road, but smaller firms and sole practitioners are often on their own – and particularly vulnerable to these disruptions. There is a way to find the peace of mind that big...

November 20, 2024

Complimentary Privacy and Data Protection checklist

Having a governance structure around privacy and data protection is critical to your business which is why are offering you a complimentary checklist. This checklist has been designed to help you identify your privacy and data protection obligations. Fill out the form to download the full copy of the checklist.

November 16, 2024

ASIC 2024 Enforcement Priorities

On 21 November 2023, the Deputy Chair of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), Sarah Court, announced the regulator’s 2024 enforcement priorities and confirmed its enduring priorities. This new infographic from the legal experts at LexisNexis® Practical Guidance covers the top takeaways and breaks down the risk areas that businesses must remain aware of to maintain sound compliance practices...

November 13, 2024

All eyes on AI

Artificial Intelligence's privacy implications, global data transfers, the GDPR's long shadow, and more. In an exclusive Special Report, MLex brings together extensive reporting from the International Association of Privacy Professionals' Global Privacy Summit 2023, focusing on topics including the march of AI, global data-transfer 'convergence', rulemaking by US states, and the GDPR's ongoing...

November 09, 2024

Harnessing the power of AI

As the use of AI in legal services becomes more commonplace, lawyers and firms have come to realise the full opportunity that legal AI tools present to the legal industry. One of the immediate opportunities is ensuring that all employees within the organisation are trained on Artificial Intelligence, aware of the risks and how to mitigate them. Increasingly, there will be expectations from clients that lawyers will...

November 08, 2024

Your free Global Cybersecurity Checklist - US

Does your organisation understand how to navigate the legislative and compliance requirements that surround the cybersecurity framework when using data locally and internationally? As cybersecurity and data breaches continue to make the news, is your organisation prepared to meet its cybersecurity compliance obligations? Authored in conjunction with Dudley Kneller, Partner at Gadens, and Legal Expert for LexisNexis®...

November 08, 2024

ANZ Market Survey Report

The legal world has become well-acquainted with technological disruption, experiencing successive waves in recent years. However, the emergence of generative AI has generated unparalleled excitement, standing out among these transformative shifts. For some, adoption might seem like a no-brainer; for others, the risks far outweigh the rewards. LexisNexis® surveyed over 560 lawyers and legal professionals throughout...

November 08, 2024

How is AI transforming legal strategy?

In the rapidly evolving landscape of legal practice, the integration of generative AI presents a transformative opportunity to reimagine the role of lawyers and reshape the strategic direction of law firms and legal departments. As generative AI technologies continue to advance, questions arise about the nature of legal work in a future where lawyers time is freed up from routine tasks, allowing them to engage in higher...

November 08, 2024

Navigating Climate-Related Financial Disclosure Requirements Australia, New Zealand and the UK

As the urgency of addressing climate change intensifies, regulatory bodies are mandating stringent environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosure requirements to promote transparency and accountability. We’ve collaborated with our technology partner, Ansarada, to deliver this comprehensive whitepaper that explores the latest developments in ESG standards and climate-related financial disclosure requirements...

November 08, 2024

A Roadmap for Directors in 2024

It’s never been a more dynamic time to be a director. With the landscape of both business accountability and regulatory priorities changing at a rate of knots, it’s essential that directors know where they stand on key issues and responsibilities. Directors must manage continuous disclosure obligations, compliance with ESG issues, and the impact of new technologies like Generative AI; all within a volatile...

November 08, 2024

Navigating the next wave – making your enterprise AI ready

2024 is set to be the year that many organisations move from a posture of listen and learn, to one of action. Despite narrow AI having been a mainstay in our lives for many years already, the incredible promise of Generative AI captured the hearts and minds of people everywhere. Suddenly, AI went from being synonymous with engineering and algorithms, to something synonymous with communication, creativity, and a new approach...

November 07, 2024

Your free Aged Care Checklist

Does your organisation provide home care services to customers/clients? Does your organisation provide residential care services to people with physical, social, medical, or psychological needs who are unable to care for themselves at home, on a permanent basis? Does your organisation own or operate a retirement village and have obligations arising under the retirement villages legislation? Authored in partnership...

October 29, 2024

Respect@Work Amendments: A Positive Reframing of Australia’s Sexual Harassment

Belinda Smith Australia is coming to terms with the fact that sexual harassment is pervasive, harmful and clearly not being addressed by the existing laws, which relied almost entirely on individual victims to lodge formal complaints and bear the burden of driving change. The Respect@Work: National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces (Respect@Work) by the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC...

October 29, 2024

Your free Whistleblowing Checklist

Do you know if your business is subject to whistleblower protection requirements under Australian law? Authored in partnership with Kate Mills, Partner at Gadens and Legal Expert for LexisNexis® Regulatory Compliance, this checklist helps you to identify your compliance requirements related to whistleblowing. This checklist covers Entities Subject to Whistleblowing Laws, Whistleblower Policies and Procedures,...

September 11, 2024

Your free AI and Recruitment Checklist

Are you familiar with best practices when using AI systems for recruitment purposes, ensuring data integrity, data privacy and security? Is your organisation familiar with the human rights implications associated with the use of AI systems for recruitment purposes? Working in collaboration with the Australian Human Rights Commission, this checklist helps you identify key compliance considerations related to AI and...

June 22, 2024

Your free Therapeutic Goods Checklist

Does your organisation comply with the State and Territory-based licensing requirements for the supply of therapeutic goods? Authored in partnership with Kelly Griffiths, Partner at Gadens and Legal Expert for LexisNexis® Regulatory Compliance, this checklist has been designed to help you identify your requirements related to the management and supply of therapeutic goods in Australia. This checklist covers the...

June 21, 2024

Your free Stockbroking and Share Trading Checklist

Does your organisation understand and comply with its obligations in relation to the provision of stockbroking services to clients, including requirements under federal legislation, market integrity rules and applicable market operating rules? Is your organisation required to hold an Australian financial services (AFS) licence, and does it understand and comply with its obligations as an AFS licensee or an authorised...

May 06, 2024

Navigating the Challenges of AI Regulation

Artificial intelligence is driving a wave of technological progress, transforming businesses and industries like never before. Whether it is powering everyday voice assistants such as Siri and Alexa or revolutionising healthcare through disease diagnosis and tailored online experiences, AI algorithms excel at analysing vast amounts of data, identifying patterns, and making data-driven decisions with remarkable speed and...

May 03, 2024

The intersection between privacy, business and marketing law

Introduction by Sharon Givoni, General Editor, Privacy Law Bulletin, Principal Lawyer, Sharon Givoni Consulting At a time when digital commerce is undergoing unprecedented transformation, fuelled by advancements in technology and shifts in consumer behaviour, privacy safeguards demand careful navigation by lawyers. The latest edition of the Privacy Law Bulletin (2024 Vol 21 No 1) provides invaluable insights for lawyers...

February 16, 2024

Operational Resilience Outlook Report 2024

As Boards and senior management teams come under more pressure for operational resilience, cultivating a resilient culture is as important as the systems in place for your organisation. We’ve collaborated with our technology partner Ansarada to deliver the "Operational Resilience Outlook Report 2024" – Your ultimate compass for navigating the intricate landscape of business resilience in the upcoming...

February 10, 2024

Your free Global Banking Checklist

Are the governance arrangements, risk management apparatus, compliance assurance function, and financial crime prevention mechanisms of your bank strong enough to operate anywhere in the world? Authored in conjunction with Martin Polaine, Barrister at Brooke Chambers and Legal Expert for LexisNexis Regulatory Compliance®, this checklist helps banks to identify their global banking compliance requirements. It covers...

December 13, 2023

A very current affair: Global sanctions and AML

Sanctions are one of the most commonly used tools in situations of conflict or human rights violations, but when governments impose sanctions, the job of enforcing them is felt heavily by the business world. It can be a complex task that impacts employees as well as customers. In a situation such as the world is currently experiencing with Russia, many businesses now have to ensure they’re compliant with global...