Privacy – Past, Present and Future with The Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG
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Presented by ANU College of Law and the Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation
About this event
Are you ready for Privacy Awareness Week 2021? Join us on a linear journey of privacy as we hear from some of the greatest legal minds and subject-matter experts.
This panel will include contributions from:
- The Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG: Historical background of privacy law and how it became outdated in contemporary Australia
- Daniel Stewart, Senior Lecturer at ANU College of Law: Commentary on the upcoming review of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and Data Availability and Transparency Bill
- Dr Jelena Gligorijevic, Lecturer at ANU College of Law: Recalling the normative importance of privacy
The concept of privacy is inextricable from Australian law and life but has become even more relevant in the current digital era. As we navigate through the unprecedented challenges of a COVID-19 world, protecting personal information and safeguarding data is more crucial than ever before.
Note: This is an in-person event only. The session will not be recorded.