AWO’s Algorithm Governance Roundup is out! This month we interviewed Bram Vranken @corporateeurope.org about mapping industry influence on the AI Act, the AI standardisation process which has "run into serious trouble" & its complaint to the EU Ombudsman.👇 eomail5.com/web-version?...

📚 New publication AWO solicitor Alex Lawrence-Archer has contributed a new practice note for Thomson Reuters Practical Law: “Generative AI training and performers’ data: UK GDPR and adjacent law” 🔗 uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/w-048-3499 (subscribers only)

Today, the Ada Lovelace Institute launched their report, The Regulation of Delegation. We at AWO (Alex Lawrence-Archer and Lucie Audibert) carried out extensive legal analysis in support of the report. www.adalovelaceinstitute.org/report/dilem... awo.agency/articles/eff...

Our Algorithm Governance Roundup is out! This month we spoke to Dave Buckley at @openmined.bsky.social, a non-profit building open-source PETs to audit proprietary systems. We spoke about several pilots with the Christchurch Call and UK AI Security Institute.👇 eomail5.com/web-version?...

🚨 Hiring — Senior Manager, Compliance. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for someone to lead the business development and delivery of AWO’s compliance service offering. Find out more about AWO and this role: awo.agency/jobs/

📣 "We need to be building a world in which the human creativity, connection and performance of actors carries on being valued." AWO solicitor Alex Lawrence-Archer was quoted in the Guardian this weekend as part of their coverage of AI 'actors' such as Tilly Norwood.

More rankings: great to be ranked in this year's Chamber's & Partners for Public Law, Civil Liberties and Data Protection. 🏆

We're delighted to be ranked in this year's Legal 500 in 3 practice areas (Civil liberties & human rights, Data protection, and Administrative & public law) and as a 'Firm to Watch' in Artificial Intelligence. Thank you to all our clients and referees! 🎉 www.legal500.com/firms/234760...

We'll be at #PrivacyCamp25 tomorrow! Join our colleague @lutecia.bsky.social at 9:55 to discuss all things strategic litigation. Our colleagues @nickbotton.bsky.social and @laurelinelmn.bsky.social will also be around, come chat with us!

AWO’s Algorithm Governance Roundup is out! This month we interviewed Ema Prović who led the development of the GPAI Code of Practice for the EU’s AI Office.👇 eomail5.com/web-version?...

France wants to ban social media for kids under 15. Spain, Denmark, Greece support limits on teen screen time. We’re seeing similar conversations in Australia. What would this look like locally? A sneak into Algorithm Governance Roundup #23. Subscribe:

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07... From birth announcements to brand deals, children’s lives are being monetised online, often without their informed consent. AWO helps orgs implement ethical data practices that centre consent, safety, and dignity.

If you're an Australian org supporting vulnerable communities, you need more than a privacy policy. You need systems that reflect your duty of care. We help build them.

You can’t protect children without protecting their data. Most orgs don’t have airtight systems even in child protection. We help teams fix that.

Tesla collects massive voice, location & behaviour data—& Musk has intervened in access requests. Data rights = power. Who holds your users’ data? Can it be deleted? Aus laws are evolving too. AWO helps orgs answer these questions.

Inclusion is not a mathematical formula you can simply mitigate. A sneak peek into Algorithm Governance Roundup #23 - spotlighting CSIRO’s Didar Zowghi and her team’s work defining diversity and inclusion in AI. Subscribe for monthly insights:

AI systems are becoming more powerful, with increased complexity. This article makes the case for federated learning—a privacy-preserving shift in AI training. For Australian orgs handling sensitive info, this matters. AWO helps assess & improve AI risk.

Is your CRM quietly putting your organisation at risk? Ex-employee access, third-party tools, poor controls, we see it all the time. Book a check-in with AWO’s privacy team: calendly.com/d/crj6-7k4-sqg

Using ChatGPT for HR tasks? Think: names, salaries, medical info… You may be handing it all to OpenAI. Review your privacy obligations, before regulators do. calendly.com/awo-amna-qur...

TikTok is under EU investigation for breaching the DSA, a warning sign for Australia's youth safety and governance. Ad transparency + “SkinnyTok” algorithm risks =rising regulatory scrutiny. A sneak peek into Algorithm Governance Roundup #23. Subscribe:

⚠️ Privacy breaches are growing. and the cost isn’t just financial. If you're an Australian organisation, book a free 30-min Data Privacy Health Check with AWO. We’ll help your org stay safe, compliant & ahead of the law. Limited July spots. Book here:

www.theguardian.com/society/2025... Period tracking apps collect intimate data—often for profit. Public health needs privacy-first tools. At AWO, we help health orgs, women’s services, and NGOs ensure they’re not unintentionally feeding sensitive data into surveillance capitalism.

Privacy is now a leadership issue. Across Australia, boards are being held accountable for AI and data governance lapses. Boards that don’t ask questions = orgs that get blindsided. We brief exec teams on data risk. Want in? calendly.com/awo-amna-qur...

“We got consent” ≠ “We’re protected.” Consent is the starting line, not the finish. And AI tools complicate everything. calendly.com/d/crj6-7k4-sqg

What would you spend to avoid a breach fine? We’ve seen it across Australian sectors, from education to community services. Our Privacy Clinic reveals the risks hiding in plain sight. Book now: calendly.com/d/crj6-7k4-sqg

Bumble’s AI “icebreaker” may be sharing user data with ChatGPT—without valid consent. A wake-up call for orgs using “legitimate interest” as a catch-all. Aus data & AI teams should watch closely. Sneak peek: Algorithm Governance Roundup #23 Subscribe:

Australians are unknowingly fueling a global data economy worth billions—while getting little in return. Apps & ad networks profit from your data. At AWO, we help orgs handle data ethically & legally. Rethink your role. 🔗 theconversation.com/the-hidden-c... #Privacy #DataEthics

ChatGPT may soon hit the 45M user threshold in the EU, triggering major new obligations under the DSA. Get insights before they hit the headlines. Relevant for Australian organisations watching international regulatory trends. Sign up to the newsletter:

A 27-year-old ex-student hacked Western Sydney Uni, accessing data of 10,000+ students. Not a high-tech cybercrime, just outdated internal controls. If your policies haven’t been reviewed recently, now’s the time: calendly.com/d/crj6-7k4-sqg www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...

The Algorithm Governance Roundup is out! This month we interviewed Professor Didar Zowghi who leads the Data61 team on Diversity and Inclusion in AI at Australia’s CSIRO, the national science agency.👇 eocampaign1.com/web-version?...

A gambling platform leveraged over 500 data points to profile and target users, raising pivotal questions about lawful consent under GDPR. Explore our expert summary of the ruling → awo.agency/articles/lan...

Does your organisation have a privacy roadmap? Download the AI Guide → awo.agency/privacy-guid... Read the charity guidance summary → awo.agency/articles/the... Call us→ calendly.com/d/crj6-7k4-sqg

Algorithms shape decisions. But who checks the algorithm? Read our blog : awo.agency/articles/ann...

Data rights down under. AWO supports AUS organisations and we're offering free data privacy health checks now. Book a consult calendly.com/awo-amna-qur...

Deploy AI with AWO’s expert support. Risk, policy, strategy. Book a consult →

We’re proud to have represented @privacyint in its legal intervention in the UK case of ICO v Clearview AI. privacyinternational.org/legal-action...

As the dust begins to settle on the passage of the UK Data (Use and Access) Act, we've posted about some developments that we'll be keeping an eye on as the legislative changes to the UK's data protection regime filter down to controllers and data subjects. awo.agency/articles/the...

Vendor risk = privacy risk. Vet before you sign. Download here → awo.agency/privacy-guid... #AICompliance

It’s Data Privacy Week, and Aussie charities have new obligations. We’re running a free webinar tomorrow at 10am AEST. Short. Practical. Worth it. Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/458eed... Know someone in the sector? Share this. #PrivacyAwarenessWeek #OAIC #CharityPrivacy #AUNFP

Tomorrow’s the day. ⏰ Aussie charities — are you holding onto donor data longer than you should? Join us for a fast, free privacy briefing on June 17 at 10am AEST. What you need to know in 30 minutes. Register here 👉 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/458eed... #CharityPrivacy #DataProtection #AWO

AUS, UK, EU - what your org needs to know about converging data protection laws.Read our cross-jurisdictional insights → awo.agency

Charities, are you privacy compliant? Join our free 30-min webinar on 17 June at 10am AEST. Get clear on privacy risks + steps to stay compliant. 🔗 Register now → events.teams.microsoft.com/event/458eed... #CharityPrivacy #AusNFP #DataProtection

Learn about our latest case and how online gambling companies have been profiling vulnerable users. calendly.com/d/crj6-7k4-sqg

📣 We’re hosting a free webinar for Australian charities tackling privacy challenges — from AI risk to donor consent. If you know someone working in the Australian non-profit space, this might be just what they need. 📅 17 June | 10am AEST Sign up: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/458eed...

Reset.Tech hosted a policy workshop on children’s privacy online. AWO contributed analysis of the Australian Privacy Principles. 📰 Read more → au.reset.tech/news/childre... 🎙️ Join our 17 June webinar on OAIC guidance for charities → events.teams.microsoft.com/event/458eed....

AWO is a B Corp. How we work matters as much as what we do. Learn more here: awo.agency/about/b-corp/ #BCorp #Accountability

Know someone in an Australian charity? Share this with them. New OAIC guidance has big implications for Australian charities. Join our short webinar: → What’s changed → Where the risks lie → What to do next Tuesday 17 June | 10am AEST Sign up: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/458eed...

The OAIC’s decision on Bunnings reveals a line in the sand for facial recognition in retail. Discover more → awo.agency/services/com...

Open-washing is a growing issue in AI governance. Work with AWO to embed transparency from the start. #EthicalAI #AICompliance Learn more →

AWO is speaking at panels at CPDP, with Mozilla Foundation and IViR. Let’s connect. Click here: https//www.awo.age... ?mtm_campaign=AWO