We are experienced in drafting privacy policies, collection statements, and website terms and conditions (including e-commerce terms of sale), as well as negotiating and reviewing contracts related to data sharing and digital creative services. We can also provide timely and commercial advice on how to comply with the various requirements when your business and marketing activities involve the collection and use of personal information, such as issues around consent for electronic messaging. We can also advise on the processes and requirements for handling data breaches and data security incidents including mandatory data breach notifications that may be required.

Key to online transactions are the collection of customer data. We can assist you in drafting a legally compliant privacy policy that give you the confidence to proceed with your e-commerce or marketing activities and ensure you are collecting all important customer data lawfully.

A robust set of terms and conditions governing use of your website and any transactions is also a must, and our specialist team has a wealth of experience in drafting and reviewing such terms to ensure all the important issues are covered off and website owners and operators are protected.

We commonly advise on issues related to privacy compliance, and our specialist team can deliver commercially minded advice to help you navigate your obligations under privacy law with respect to collection and use of personal information, how to address complaints, how to deal with data breaches and how to ensure compliance with ancillary legislation such as the Spam Act and the Do Not Call Register Act.

We can help with agreements for the purchase or licence of data sets, data services, as well as advice on data ownership and usage issues under commercial agreements. We can also provide advice and guidance on digital services agreements, which can often involve a heavy data component.