/legalandrisk/ en /legalandrisk/news/list/2021/01/19/sending-the-wrong-message-human-error-and-the-risk-to-privacy When we think of data breaches, we usually think of delinquent hackers exploiting technical or human flaws in IT systems to hunt down the personal information of others. But in many cases the risk that private information will fall into the hands of the wrong person is much closer to home - and more everyday than we would like to think. January 19 2021 admin /legalandrisk/news/list/2021/01/19/sending-the-wrong-message-human-error-and-the-risk-to-privacy /legalandrisk/news/list/2019/05/15/under-the-spotlight-its-privacy-awareness-week The theme for privacy awareness week is “Don’t be in the dark on privacy”. May 15 2019 admin /legalandrisk/news/list/2019/05/15/under-the-spotlight-its-privacy-awareness-week /legalandrisk/news/list/2018/06/28/keeping-data-secure-and-what-to-do-if-there-is-a-breach Changes to privacy laws mean the University now has mandatory notification obligations that may apply in the event of loss or unauthorised disclosure of personal information (data breaches). June 28 2018 admin /legalandrisk/news/list/2018/06/28/keeping-data-secure-and-what-to-do-if-there-is-a-breach /legalandrisk/news/list/2018/04/17/european-union-do-your-activities-involve-eu-residents If your activities involve the collection or processing of information about any residents of the European Union, please email the Legal and Risk Branch before 1 May 2018. New data protection regulations commence on 25 May 2018 and will impact on how you must collect and manage that data. The Legal and Risk Branch can help you assess the scope and nature of the activity and any compliance response needed. April 17 2018 admin /legalandrisk/news/list/2018/04/17/european-union-do-your-activities-involve-eu-residents