Engaging a privacy attorney or technology attorney in Australia
A note on terminology: In Australia, we use the term “lawyer” or “solicitor” rather than “attorney.” While “attorney” is common in the United States, Australian legal professionals are properly called lawyers, solicitors, or barristers. However, many Australians search online using American terms like “privacy attorney” or “technology attorney,” so this article uses both terms interchangeably. […]
Cybersecurity Law: Key requirements for Australian providers
As a lawyer dealing with professional services companies, I’ve watched Australian cybersecurity law transform dramatically. Cybersecurity providers operating in Australia today must navigate increasingly complex cybersecurity law obligations that can expose them to significant liability if overlooked. Privacy Act 1988: Foundation of Australian Cybersecurity Law The Privacy Act 1988 remains the cornerstone of cybersecurity law […]
What does the “Master” in “Master Services Agreement” mean?
In my 14 years as a lawyer, I’ve drafted countless master services agreements. Yet often I get asked what the “master” component in “master services agreement” actually signifies. Often people will become confused by the terminology and simply call it a “m service agreement”, a “master agreement” or a “master service agreement”. While the terminology […]