/legalandrisk/ en /legalandrisk/news/list/2021/04/28/freedom-of-information-public-access-to-university-records The Freedom of Information Act 1991 (SA) (FOI Act) gives anyone a right to access documents held by public agencies such as universities. April 28 2021 admin /legalandrisk/news/list/2021/04/28/freedom-of-information-public-access-to-university-records /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/2020/05/27/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/2020/05/25/hosting-a-zoom-meeting-pause-before-you-record Zoom provides an easy and appealing platform to connect with others across different locations. May 25 2020 admin /legalandrisk/news/list/2020/05/25/hosting-a-zoom-meeting-pause-before-you-record /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/2018/07/18/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 /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/2017/04/26/why-the-medium-for-your-message-always-counts We often work at a hectic pace. Mobile communications systems mean that we can transact business wherever we are. On average, we each send or receive 122 emails in a working day. April 26 2017 admin /legalandrisk/news/list/2017/04/26/why-the-medium-for-your-message-always-counts /legalandrisk/news/list/2016/09/12/text-and-email-like-it-will-be-read-in-court-someday Mobile technology means we have the freedom to text and email anyone, anytime, anywhere – it helps us get the job done, it helps us stay connected… it may also help a court or tribunal decide on the outcome of a dispute. September 12 2016 admin /legalandrisk/news/list/2016/09/12/text-and-email-like-it-will-be-read-in-court-someday /legalandrisk/news/list/2016/06/22/should-i-make-a-note-of-that The next time you participate in negotiation or decision-making or even a conversation, be sure to make a record of it. It could protect both you and the University. June 22 2016 admin /legalandrisk/news/list/2016/06/22/should-i-make-a-note-of-that