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Employer not covered by Privacy Act’s employee records exemption
A recent case found an employer breached privacy laws by sharing an employee’s medical information with staff, despite claiming workplace health and safety obligations. The exemption for employee records under the Privacy Act 1988 didn’t apply, resulting in the employer paying compensation.
Medical information and workplace privacy
Health and medical privacy in the workplace is a central concern of the Commonwealth privacy law that covers Australian businesses.
New Industrial Manslaughter Laws In Nsw
NSW has introduced new industrial manslaughter laws to strengthen workplace safety, with harsher penalties for gross negligence leading to deaths in the workplace.
Changes to casual employment laws
New laws can into effect on September 27 regarding the eligibility of casuals to convert to permanent employment.
Industrial Manslaughter Laws Passed By Nsw Parliament
On June 20, 2024, the NSW Parliament enacted the Work Health and Safety Amendment (Industrial Manslaughter) Bill into law. This legislation introduces the offence of industrial manslaughter, punishable by prison terms of up to 25 years for individuals and fines of up to $20 million for companies.
Cyber dangers prompt focus on privacy
Australian businesses have seen a rise in cyber security risks targeting websites and customer data, creating new privacy challenges.
Businesses must embed privacy to protect data security
As data breaches and privacy concerns become more prevalent, businesses will need to increasingly prioritise the protection of individuals' personal information.