As the state continues to recover from ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie, the real cost of the cyclone quite possibly will never be known. The cyclone, which crossed the coast on 28 March, 2017 as a category-four system and caused subsequent flooding in communities from the Whitsundays to New South Wales … [Read more...] about Cyclone Debbie – the good and the bad
Protecting against cyber predators
On May 13, 2017 many internet users in the UK, Europe and Russia woke to a major Ransom Cyberattack. The USA was lucky, they were able to stem the outbreak, but the total number of people, companies and Government bodies effected may never be known. Hackers don’t care who it affects and we are all … [Read more...] about Protecting against cyber predators
Mandatory data breach notification laws to come into force
Parliament has recently taken steps to address issues relating to cybercrimes by passing the Privacy Amendment (Notifiable Data Breaches) Bill 2016 on 13 February, 2017. The legislation is due to commence within 12 months of Royal Assent, with no assent or fixed date as yet. However, once enacted … [Read more...] about Mandatory data breach notification laws to come into force
End of Financial Year Checklist
It’s that time of year again and the End of Financial Year is upon us. Before 30 June take a moment to review your business so you can start the new financial year off on the right track. 1. Review your business story How has your business changed in the past year? As your business evolves to cope … [Read more...] about End of Financial Year Checklist