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Intellectual Property Law in Australia: How Actuate IP Can Help You Protect Your Ideas

When was the last time you had a great idea? Maybe it was a catchy slogan for your business, a unique product design, or even a groundbreaking invention. But here's the thing: great ideas are only as valuable as the protection they receive. That's where Actuate IP, a leading intellectual property law firm in Australia, comes into the picture. In this article, we'll explore the importance of intellectual property (IP) law and how Actuate IP helps safeguard your creative assets.

Avoid Non-Compliance Fines: Automate GDPR Controls

It's expensive when you don't comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) controls — take for example the €310 million fine (equivalent to $335 million dollars) that LinkedIn received from the GDPR. In this case, they shared users’ personal data for targeted advertising and behavioural analyses, without asking for user consent. Can you afford €310 million? It might be time to automate GDPR controls for 24/7 compliance.

Navigating Foreign Business Laws: Legal Essentials for Setting Up Abroad

Starting a business abroad can be an exciting and rewarding venture, but it also requires navigating a maze of legal requirements. Whether you're expanding your brand or launching a new business overseas, understanding the legal essentials is crucial to ensuring your success and avoiding costly pitfalls. From choosing the right business structure to securing the necessary licenses and permits, each step plays a vital role in your venture's long-term stability.

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is coming - are you ready?

As the official implementation date approaches for the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) – financial institutions and their information and communication technology (ICT) service providers, across the European Union are gearing up for a significant shift in their operational landscape.

DORA Metrics in perspective

A friend of mine once had an annual appraisal where his manager blithely declared to him that his target for the next year was "to exceed his targets". Rather than spend the next year screaming silently whilst trapped inside an MC Esher-esque cycle of infinite recursion, my friend politely demurred and requested a more achievable goal, such as building a time machine out of jellybeans.

What is the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)? | Open Source Cybersecurity

Today, compliance is more important than ever before. As part of our #CybersecurityAwareness month series, we’re sharing essential insights on security compliance. Watch as Cédric Gégout, VP of Product Management at Canonical, breaks down the key aspects of the Cybersecurity Resilience Act (CRA), a new regulation set to take effect in 2027. In the video, you’ll learn what CRA is, how it classifies products, and what it means for your organization.

What the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) means for IoT manufacturers

The EU Cyber Resilience Act is coming. I’ve talked about this piece of upcoming regulation in some depth before, having covered its background and stipulations in previous pieces on our website and for the Forbes Technology Council, and explored what it means for the businesses who consume open source in later articles (you can also read a version of this blog on Forbes).