Data in Digital Economy

Innovators face a difficult balancing act between commercialising data and maintaining ethical practices around personal information.

Overview

This balancing act is taking place on shaky ground, with regulations, consumer expectations, and business practices continuously evolving.

Clayton Utz's experienced data specialists help you build a solid foundation in privacy and data management, so you can step into value creation for your clients. We partner with legal, risk and commercial teams to develop comprehensive data management programs for innovative projects and organisations. Our work includes:

  • Commercialising and monetising valuable data.
  • Compliance and regulatory advice.
  • Data protection policies and procedures.
  • Audits and impact assessments.
  • Data-related dispute resolution.
  • Breach and response plans.

Case Studies

Case Study: Privacy Impact Assessment for facial recognition technology

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Case Study: Data Breach Response: Application for notification exemption

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Case Study: Government Agency Data Breach

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Case study: Rapid Response: Navigating a Data Breach Under Australian Privacy Laws

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Case study: Supporting an Automotive Giant Through a Cyber Breach

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Case Study: Cross River Rail

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Our team to support you

Insights
Watts on the line? Unpacking the Senate's data centre and AI inquiry
28 May 2026 | Article
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New APP guidance means you should consider checking your information collection practices now
19 May 2026 | Article
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Webinar: The insider threat: From human vulnerability to strategic risk
13 Mar 2026 | Video
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Bunnings "wins" appeal on Facial Recognition Technology: Key takeaways for businesses and privacy law
9 Feb 2026 | Article
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From cameras to compliance: OAIC's Kmart determination highlights facial recognition technology privacy risks
6 Nov 2025 | Article
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Landmark privacy penalty: What the ACL case means for data protection in Australia
17 Oct 2025 | Article
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Webinar: Australia's Cyber Strategy: Insights from the National Cyber Security Coordinator
30 Jul 2025 | Video
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Where to next for the EU GDPR? Proposed (very limited) amendments in sight
17 Jul 2025 | Article
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Hand em' over! Lessons from Medibank on maintaining legal professional privilege in the age of cybercrime
22 Apr 2025 | Article
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Co-locating batteries with data centres in Australia's National Electricity Market
22 Apr 2025 | Article
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Webinar: Cyber Megatrends from the U.S. – What's coming next
31 Mar 2025 | Video
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Data portability: revival of Australia's Consumer Data Right
26 Mar 2025 | Article
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