Align risk with business objectives: Strategic data risk management is the answer
Data risk management shouldn’t be relegated to a technical function. It is more closely related to business planning issues with systemic implications. Every business relies
Cloud and AI adoption outpaces governance and cost control frameworks
Australian organisations face rising pressure to strengthen cloud and AI governance, security and cost control, according to systems integrator Brennan. Based on customer insights from
The hidden data protection gap in Microsoft 365 environments
As Australian organisations move critical workloads to the cloud, Microsoft 365 has become central to their digital operations. However, a dangerous gap is widening between
Lycamobile fined $376,200 over identity check failures and scam breaches
Telco Lycamobile has paid a $376,200 penalty for failing to verify identities when transferring services, resulting in consumer losses of at least $175,000. An Australian
Climate disclosure mandates are coming but are we ready?
As Australia edges closer to a future defined by climate accountability and sustainability, over 6,000 public and private sector entities are preparing for mandatory ESG
AI adoption outpaces governance as 70% of employees turn to shadow AI
AI is spreading through workplaces faster than the policies designed to manage it, creating a growing governance gap that many organisations are struggling to control.
Data governance in the AI era
In a world of generative AI, strong data governance foundations matter more than ever. Most organisations have rushed to embrace the opportunities offered by generative
ACMA seeks industry action on unsafe communications devices sold online
Australians buying communications equipment online will benefit from stronger consumer protections under a new Equipment Safety Pledge launched by the ACMA. The pledge is a
OIAC launches first-ever compliance sweep targeting in-person data collection
Australia’s privacy regulator will start 2026 with its first-ever compliance sweep, conducting a targeted review of selected businesses’ privacy policies to ensure they meet strict
Strengthening AML compliance through cybersecurity resilience
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre will enforce travel rule obligations for virtual asset transfers beginning on 31 March 2026 for existing reporting entities
DETSI drives data privacy compliance
The Queensland Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI) unveiled an extensive update to its Privacy Compliance Policy and Privacy Breach Management Policy. This
Compliance credits stronger data management
Macquarie Bank Limited, located in Sydney, now faces new licencing requirements established by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). The organisation acknowledges substantial and