Facing the consequences of the Bunnings facial recognition ruling. A significant decision from the Administrative Review Tribunal (Tribunal) has reshaped the conversation around facial recognition technology in Australian retail. After a 2-year dispute, the Tribunal found that Bunnings was ‘reasonably entitled’ to use AI-driven facial recognition to combat serious retail crime and protect staff, despite an earlier determination by the Office…
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In the retail industry, intellectual property is more than just legal protection. It is a powerful way to compete. From brand names and logos to product designs and marketing materials, retailers use IP to make their business unique and get noticed in a busy marketplace.
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End of financial year sales are everywhere and so are the massive discount claims, ‘60% off everything!’, ‘storewide deals!’ ‘sitewide discounts!’. You’ve probably seen them in your inbox or while filling your online cart at your favourite activewear store, but despite how sweeping these discounts sound, not everything is always on sale.
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Nagi Maehashi, the founder of RecipeTin Eats, accused bakery owner and social media personality Brooke Bellamy of copying recipes in her cookbook ‘Bake with Brooki’. The controversy focused on 2 recipes - caramel slice and baklava - which Maehashi claims were copied word-for-word from her own published works.
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The Cyber Security Act became law on 29 November 2024. In part 2 of our 4 part series, we discuss the key considerations for businesses on mandatory ransomware reporting obligations under the Cyber Security Act. It remains to be seen how this new measure will be applied and enforced.
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Whether you’re launching a startup, entering into a joint venture or simply discussing a new idea with a potential partner, protecting sensitive information is crucial. That’s where a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) comes in - a legal tool designed to safeguard confidential information from being disclosed or misused.
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We all love a handshake agreement. But dependable relationships can become a source of constant headaches and nuisance when things turn sour. With the benefit of hindsight, you may wish you were better prepared with a well written contract. Here are 5 basic reasons why you should put your handshake agreements in writing.
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The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner recently decided that Bunnings breached Australian privacy laws by using facial recognition technology to identify people causing problems in their stores. The focus of its determination was about whether privacy laws permitted the use of FRT in such circumstances.
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The new Cyber Security Bill is before parliament and may soon be upon us. If passed, it will introduce a number of new features. We discuss key considerations for businesses on these features in this 4-part series, beginning with part 1 on mandated security standards for smart devices.
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Online therapy platforms are widely accessible today. They are appealing for their convenience and in enabling access to counselling from the comfort of one’s home. An online therapy platform’s data is an important asset and revenue stream when commercialised for online marketing.
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