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Big Data is transforming investigations – 11 December 2019
More than ever, companies need to keep up with the technology to keep up with expectations of regulators in an investigation. Making monitoring, detection and reporting capabilities critical and complex. Article describes use of data and predictive analytics to monitor employees and clients and improve due diligence.
http://www.mondaq.com/australia/x/874446/new+technology/Big+Data+Is+Transforming+Investigations
Employment and privacy in the surveillance age – 10 December 2019
This paper looks at historical cases and the Australian standard for consent by employees, in relation to the collection of personal information, including biometric and health information. It confirms that consent must be voluntary, informed, current and specific.
Westpac scandal underlines Coalition’s hypocrisy on banks, unions – 28 November 2019
AUSTRAC the Financial intelligence agency is investigating Westpac over 23 million alleged breaches of money laundering laws. According to AUSTRAC, Westpac allowed transfers of about $11 billion without proper scrutiny, including funds destined for child exploitation rings in the Philippines.
https://www.greenleft.org.au/content/westpac-scandal-underlines-coalition-hypocrisy-banks-unions
Companies in the sights of foreign bribery crackdown – 28 November 2019
The new Crimes Legislation Amendment (Combatting Corporate Crime) Bill 2019 will hold companies liable for the foreign bribery activities of their employees unless they can demonstrate they had “adequate procedures” in place to minimise risks.
