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Misleading data usage claims and implications for lawyers

There is a bright spotlight on data security right now, particularly in the wake of the recent $20 million penalty imposed on Meta for misleading data protection claims by the ACCC. In the face of such regulatory scrutiny, lawyers have a pertinent role to play in safeguarding businesses and consumers alike.

user iconRobyn Tongol • 01 November 2023 • Podcast
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In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Holding Redlich special counsel Emily Booth about the recent multimillion-dollar penalty imposed on social media giant Meta and the legal implications that led to that punishment, trends being seen from the consumer watchdog, how Australia’s regulations compare globally, and the challenges the current state of affairs is presenting for lawyers in the data and privacy space.

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Ms Booth also delves into the practical steps that lawyers can take with regard to safeguarding clients and promoting good governance, looming trends for lawyers to be aware of in the wake of advancing artificial intelligence and other technologies, working collaboratively with in-house teams, and why legal work in this space is so stimulating at this critical juncture.

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