Technology & Digital Law.
The legal frameworks governing how your business operates digitally are more complex — and more consequential — than most organisations realise. We help you navigate them with clarity and confidence.
OVERVIEW
Technology and digital law sits at the intersection of contract, regulation, intellectual property and liability.
For businesses that depend on technology to operate — which is now almost every business — getting this layer of your legal framework right is not optional. The agreements you sign, the platforms you use, the data you collect and the AI tools you deploy all carry legal consequences that compound over time.
Law & Cyber advises on the full spectrum of technology and digital law issues facing Australian businesses, with particular depth in areas where cyber risk, privacy and technology obligations converge.
What we advise on.
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We advise on SaaS agreements, managed services contracts, cloud hosting arrangements, software development agreements and technology procurement — reviewing, drafting and negotiating terms that protect your interests and allocate risk appropriately.
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The legal obligations around AI use are evolving rapidly. We advise businesses and law firms on AI governance frameworks, acceptable use policies and the specific professional obligations now embedded in the Federal Court's GPN-AI practice note and the NSW Supreme Court's SC Gen 23. For organisations deploying AI in client-facing or regulated contexts, this advice is increasingly urgent.
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We advise on the legal framework for digital contracting, electronic signatures, consumer law obligations in online environments and the regulatory requirements that apply to businesses operating digital platforms or marketplaces.
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The Security of Critical Infrastructure Act imposes significant obligations on businesses in designated sectors. We advise on the scope of those obligations, compliance frameworks and the legal consequences of non-compliance.
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Your legal exposure does not stop at your own systems. We advise on the contractual and regulatory dimensions of third-party and supply chain risk — including what you can and cannot rely on your vendors to do, and how to structure agreements that protect you when they fail.
Who is this for?
This service is most relevant for general counsel and legal teams managing technology procurement and vendor relationships; CFOs and CIOs overseeing technology contracts and platform risk; business owners entering SaaS or managed services arrangements; and law firms navigating their AI governance obligations.