/legalandrisk/ en /legalandrisk/news/list/2024/07/08/safeguarding-australias-military-secrets The Australian government passed the Defence Amendment Safeguarding Australia’s Military Secrets Act (SAMS), which will be enforced from 7 August 2024. The legislation requires certain Australian citizens and permanent residents to have a Foreign Work Authorisation (FWA) when working for or providing military-related training to a foreign military or foreign government body (including foreign public universities). Individuals have a personal obligation to obtain the FWA. July 08 2024 Noortje van Krieken /legalandrisk/news/list/2024/07/08/safeguarding-australias-military-secrets /legalandrisk/news/list/2021/05/18/new-laws-address-academic-freedom-and-freedom-of-speech-in-higher-education Academic freedom and freedom of speech are a part of laws regulating the higher education sector and academic activities. May 18 2021 admin /legalandrisk/news/list/2021/05/18/new-laws-address-academic-freedom-and-freedom-of-speech-in-higher-education /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/2020/09/23/keep-your-records-intact-while-working-from-home Adaptable technologies have given us the flexibility to easily move between working on campus and working from home. This pattern is likely to be the new model of work into the future. September 23 2020 admin /legalandrisk/news/list/2020/09/23/keep-your-records-intact-while-working-from-home /legalandrisk/news/list/2020/05/27/responding-to-covid-19-maintain-your-distance-and-your-records During recent months, usual work patterns have been disrupted as we’ve adapted our work habits and come to terms with the reality of social distancing. May 27 2020 admin /legalandrisk/news/list/2020/05/27/responding-to-covid-19-maintain-your-distance-and-your-records /legalandrisk/news/list/2019/09/11/information-managing-a-most-valuable-asset Universities have always been curators and custodians of knowledge and information. As institutions of learning we understand, perhaps better than any other organisation, the value of preserving this valuable asset for the benefit of future generations. September 11 2019 admin /legalandrisk/news/list/2019/09/11/information-managing-a-most-valuable-asset /legalandrisk/news/list/2018/11/28/commencement-of-foreign-influence-transparency-scheme The Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme introduces a new registration requirement for anyone acting on behalf of a foreign entity where the intended purpose is to influence political outcomes. The Scheme commences on Monday, 10 December 2018. November 28 2018 admin /legalandrisk/news/list/2018/11/28/commencement-of-foreign-influence-transparency-scheme /legalandrisk/news/list/2018/11/21/icac-hones-in-on-private-email-accounts-again Editor’s Note: SA integrity laws were amended in October 2021, which has changed reporting obligations for Public Officers. Further information November 21 2018 admin /legalandrisk/news/list/2018/11/21/icac-hones-in-on-private-email-accounts-again /legalandrisk/news/list/2018/08/08/they-can-say-that-again-social-media-defamation-and-you We all know that we are responsible for what we say on social media and we should always think before we post. But did you know that you could also be responsible for the comments made about someone that other users subsequently publish in response to your post? August 08 2018 admin /legalandrisk/news/list/2018/08/08/they-can-say-that-again-social-media-defamation-and-you /legalandrisk/news/list/2018/07/18/want-to-work-more-efficiently-record-your-stuff-properly-and-regularly We sometimes think of recordkeeping as an administrative task that is an addition to the core functions of our roles. You probably never think of it as a way to increase your efficiency…. July 18 2018 admin /legalandrisk/news/list/2018/07/18/want-to-work-more-efficiently-record-your-stuff-properly-and-regularly