Data protection

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Commended for its ‘deep and broad experience’, Corrs Chambers Westgarth is geared to handle regulatory issues surrounding cross-border data transfers. In Sydney, practice head James North is knowledgeable of the data aspects of M&A transactions and is praised for his ’commercial advice’, Eugenia Kolivos is well-versed in data privacy reform, and Michael Do Rozario is skilled in computer fraud. In Melbourne, Arvind Dixit is noted for his strength in cyber risk resilience, and Philip Catania’s caseload encompasses GDPR compliance.

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Testimonials

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'A great team of partners with deep and broad experience. They are commercial in their approach and advice, as well as responsive and reasonably priced.'
'They understand the practical implications of the law and provide sound, commercial advice.'
'They are always ready to respond to our somewhat unique needs.'
'Phil Catania is highly knowledgeable and very responsive to client needs. He is our go-to advisor on cybersecurity and data protection issues.'
'James North provides practical, informed, and commercial advice. He is good to work with.'

Key clients

TPG Telecom
Google / Alphabet
Australian National Broadband Network
Meta (Facebook)
Kmart/ Bunnings
Australian National Broadband Network
ASX
Australia Post
Omers Infrastructure
State Governments (Queensland, Victoria, and New South Wales)

Work highlights

Advised Western Sydney University on all aspects of their data breach.
Acting in the OAIC investigation into the use of facial recognition technology by Bunnings and Kmart, two of Australia’s mainstay retail stores.
Advised Australian National Broadband Network and key client of the firm’s IT and telecoms practice on their cloud computing and data centre strategy amidst the current data breach environment.