EXPERTISE
Patrick Fair Associates provides legal advice regarding regulation, contracting and disputes associated with a wide range of technologies.
KEY AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDE:
PRIVACY AND DATA LAW
including compliance review and training, data breach investigation, management and notification and the regulatory framework associated with the use of artificial intelligence and data analytics
TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGULATION
including mandatory data retention, interception, technical assistance (the “Encryption Act”) and telecommunication sector security reforms.
RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS
regulation including spectrum licensing and use for terrestrial and satellite services.
NATIONAL SECURITY
including the foreign influence transparency scheme, Security of Critical infrastructure Act and the Criminal Code.
ONLINE CONTENT REGULATION
including the Interactive Gambling Act, the prohibition on making available abhorrent violent material, and schedule 7 of the Broadcasting Services Act.
TECHNOLOGY CONTRACTING
including negotiation and advice regarding research, development and collaboration agreements including in relation to genetically modified plant varieties, software and IT service implementations and outsourcing.