MeetUp – Cybersecurity and Privacy Insights 2026: Latest Guidance, Decisions and Reforms

Description

We will discuss what these developments mean for information governance, records, and assurance practices across government and industry including compliance with the APS Code of Conduct Principle 4 (Managing Information), the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)and APP 6 on use and disclosure of personal information.

Discussion topics

• ACSC’s 2025–26 Cyber Security Guidance: key updates on supply-chain resilience, incident response and secure information handling, and their implications for IG frameworks.
• U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) guidance: lessons from the Secure by Design initiative and the AI Safety and Security Board recommendations.
• Privacy Act reform and trans-Tasman alignment: when are the next-stage reforms expected, and how should organisations prepare?
• Recent OAIC and Federal Court determinations on biometric and surveillance technologies, failures in data migration projects, and data breach.
• Integrating cybersecurity and privacy governance: record-keeping, incident documentation and continuous assurance.

Join the Discussion

• Stay informed on the latest cyber and privacy regulatory guidance.
• Learn from OAIC determinations and apply findings to your own governance and risk frameworks.
• Understand how emerging AI and biometric technologies intersect with privacy compliance and records obligations.
• Network and exchange insights with peers across the InfoGovANZ community.

Guest Speakers

Dr Peter Chapman – InfoGovANZ

Dr Peter Chapman brings expertise in cybersecurity and Information Governance. He is a Partner at Korda Mentha and is a former Acting Sergeant in the NSW Police High Tech Crime Unit. Peter holds a Diploma of Policing, a Bachelor in Computer Science, a Master’s in Business Administration and a doctorate with a thesis examining accounting information systems and IT governance. He is also a Certified Computer Examiner and Certified Information Security Systems Professional.

Note:
This is an interactive discussion-based session. Participants are required to have their video cameras on to support active engagement.
The MeetUp will be conducted under Chatham House Rule and will not be recorded, to enable open discussion and the free exchange of views.