Big Data

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Mitchell Willocks · 31 August 2020

Mandatory data retention laws and Australia’s attitude to the security versus privacy paradox

Mitchell Willocks discusses Australia's implementation of a mandatory data retention regime and striking a balance between security and personal privacy.
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Mitchell Willocks · 17 August 2020

Cross-border data flows after Schrems II: An Australian perspective

Mitchell Willocks discusses the CJEU's judgment in Schrems II and the implications for Australian entities concerning cross-border data flows.
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Mitchell Willocks · 27 September 2019

Computer-implemented inventions patentability: Guidance from the FCAFC in Encompass

Mitchell Willocks discusses the recent computer-implemented inventions patentability decision by the FCAFC in Encompass Corporation Pty Ltd v InfoTrack.
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Mitchell Willocks · 10 December 2018

Computer software inventions patentability case divides the legal fraternity

Mitchell Willocks discusses the submissions in a high profile FCAFC appeal concerning the patentability of computer software inventions.
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Mitchell Willocks · 7 November 2018

Computer software inventions patentability case gets IPTA’s patents in a bunch

Mitchell Willocks discusses a high profile appeal to the FCAFC concerning the patentability of computer software inventions.
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Mitchell Willocks · 1 November 2018

Cathay Pacific’s recent data breach proves data breaches are inevitable: Is your business prepared?

Mitchell Willocks discusses the Cathay Pacific data breach and the lessons that Australian businesses can learn in the aftermath.

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