Technology · Privacy · Online Law
Technology and privacy lawyers for Australian businesses
We help businesses with privacy compliance, data breaches, AI, technology contracts, online trading and IP. Tell us about your matter and a lawyer will reply, usually within one business day.
Practical advice
Clear answers you can act on, from lawyers who work with technology businesses every day.
Fast on urgent matters
Data breach or cyber incident? Our urgent enquiry form is prioritised.
Scope and costs up front
We confirm what we will do and what it will cost in writing before any work starts.
Technology law focus
Privacy, cyber, AI, contracts, online business and IP is all we do.
Practice areas
How we can help
Choose an area to see the matters we handle and the law that applies.
Privacy & Data Protection
Privacy compliance reviews, privacy policies, OAIC complaints and privacy claims.
Data Breaches & Cyber Security
Urgent breach response, notification decisions, ransomware reporting and incident plans.
AI & Automated Decisions
AI use policies, AI vendor contracts and automated decision-making disclosures.
Online Business & E-commerce
Website terms, consumer law compliance, Spam Act and unfair contract term reviews.
IP, Software & Domains
Software ownership, IP assignments, licensing, trade marks and domain disputes.
Technology in the Workplace
Surveillance notices, computer use policies and employee privacy issues.
Common matters
Matters we help with
- Responding to a data breach or ransomware attack
- Privacy compliance reviews and privacy policies
- OAIC complaints, inquiries and privacy claims
- Reviewing SaaS, cloud and IT contracts
- AI use policies and AI vendor agreements
- Website terms and Australian Consumer Law compliance
- Software ownership and IP assignment agreements
- Trade mark protection and domain name disputes
- Workplace surveillance and employee privacy
How it works
Getting help is simple
1. Send an enquiry
Tell us briefly what is happening using our enquiry form or by email.
2. A lawyer reviews it
We check for conflicts and a lawyer replies by email, usually within one business day.
3. Scope and costs confirmed
If we can help, we confirm the scope and costs in writing before any work starts.
Key dates
Legal changes we are helping clients prepare for
In force · 10 June 2025
Individuals can sue for serious invasions of privacy under a new statutory tort.
In force · 30 May 2025
Businesses with turnover over $3 million must report ransomware payments within 72 hours.
Starts · 10 December 2026
Privacy policies must explain automated decision-making that significantly affects individuals.
Proposed · Tranche 2
Major Privacy Act reforms released as an exposure draft on 31 August 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What does ITLAW do?
ITLAW is an Australian law practice that advises businesses on privacy and data protection, data breaches and cyber security, AI, technology contracts, online business and consumer law, intellectual property and workplace technology.
How do I get advice from ITLAW?
Send us an enquiry through our contact form or email info@itlaw.com.au. A lawyer will reply by email, usually within one business day, and confirm scope and costs in writing before any work starts.
Can you help urgently with a data breach?
Yes. Use our urgent data breach enquiry form on the data breach response page and your enquiry will be prioritised.
What is IT law?
IT law is the set of rules that apply to technology, data and the internet. In Australia it draws on the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the Cyber Security Act 2024 (Cth), the Australian Consumer Law, the Spam Act 2003 (Cth), the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) and contract law.
Tell us about your matter
Whether it is a data breach, a contract, a privacy complaint or a compliance question, an ITLAW lawyer will reply by email, usually within one business day.