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IP theft: A global issue catching NZ businesses off guard

Wed, 21st Nov 2018
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Delta Insurance warns NZ businesses of intellectual property theft risks in China and the US. IP litigation on the rise. Insurance available for protection.
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South Island law firm recognised by UN for gender equality

Mon, 10th Sep 2018
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A South Island legal startup that has successfully conquered much of the South Island has been recognised by the United Nations.
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Australia's law firms facing 'serious but not insurmountable' cyber flaws

Tue, 29th May 2018
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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.
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Mobile trader fines hit $1.56m with $330k for Mobile Shop

Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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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.
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Clyde & Co appoints Sydney-based cybersecurity partner

Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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Clyde & Co expects that breach notification requirements will lead to an increase in demand for specialised advice across Australia this year.
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2018 a 'defining year for privacy', says NZ law firm

Thu, 12th Apr 2018
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2018 is a pivotal year for privacy, says NZ firm Simpson Grierson, as the Privacy Bill progresses through Parliament, aiming to strengthen data protection.
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While the AU govt praises the new US Cloud Act, others aren't so welcoming

Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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Australian Government welcomes US move to allow law enforcement agencies access to overseas data to combat crime.
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Australian law firm builds hybrid cloud strategy on Nutanix OS

Fri, 6th Apr 2018
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WA law firm Jackson McDonald teams with Nutanix for hybrid cloud shift, boosts IT agility and client services.
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Singapore hackathon triumphs 'data protection by design'

Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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Data protection by design considers the protection of personal data from the earliest possible design stage, and throughout the operational lifecycle.
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AU Govt warned to take hard look in mirror after UK 'Snooper's Charter' ruled illegal

Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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This week the UK Court of Appeal ruled that surveillance under the UK Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Act was illegal.
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Where to focus your threat protection strategies this year

Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
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Some might think that by now organisations would have come to a point where they are a step ahead of criminals.
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Auckland District Law Society gets behind digital alternative to paper signing

Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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Auckland District Law Society partners with Secured Signing to launch a Digital Signing Service, enhancing efficiency and security for over 1,000 NZ law firms.
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Are you ready for the new Australian NDB regulations?

Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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Immature governance, risk and compliance investments by majority of Aussie organisations are inadequate to support NDB requirements.
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Public feedback demands clarity in Singapore's draft Cybersecurity Bill

Tue, 14th Nov 2017
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Stakeholders' feedback on Singapore's draft Cybersecurity Bill highlights a need for clearer regulations and concerns over the proposed licensing framework.
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In depth: A lawyer's perspective on ethical hacking & penetration testing in Asia

Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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What is‘ethical hacking’ in an organisation and are there any grey areas in the law? We sat down with RHTLaw Taylor Wessing’s Jack Ow to find out.
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Page Seager launches tech to automate preparation of legal documents

Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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Law firms complete an online questionnaire which then automatically generates the legal document the user needs.
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Japan & India stand together for stronger cyber policy

Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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The dialogue included cyber threats, mitigation, the cyber policy landscape and future possible bilateral cooperation areas.
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Reserve Bank keeps watchful eye on security; steers away from prescriptive rules

Mon, 24th Jul 2017
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The Reserve Bank is letting the finance sector, regulators and other authorities steer their own course through cyber issues and security.
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NZ energy innovation bill speeds through its third reading in parliament

Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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New Zealand introduces new measures to boost electric vehicles and energy efficiency, with changes to legislation and incentives for EV uptake.
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New Zealand pilots union pushes for tighter drone regulations

Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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As drone popularity soars in New Zealand, pilots call for urgent regulatory revamp to ensure air safety, citing increasing incidents and outdated rules.