Where is my data stored?
The Foundation of Trust: Data Location Matters For law firms, your clients’ information is your responsibility. Therefore, when clients’ information is outsourced to an IT firm, the number one question every law firm should ask the IT firm is: “Where is my data stored?” If it is in New Zealand, that’s excellent. Your data security […]
What Is a Privacy Impact Assessment?
What Is a Privacy Impact Assessment? — Explain PIAs under the Privacy Act 2020, who needs one, and what the process looks like.
I wouldn’t plug that USB in if I were you!
You’re leaving work and see a USB drive someone’s dropped in the elevator. It looks like the same one you have at home that you bought from JB Hi-Fi. Do you A. plug it in to track down the owner (or out of curiosity), B. hand it in as a lost item, C. throw it […]
Where your data is stored could impact your clients’ privacy
Why Data Location Still Matters for Your Clients’ Privacy in 2026 At recent legal technology events, we’ve continued to see data sovereignty emerge as a critical concern for New Zealand law firms. While cloud adoption has accelerated significantly over the past decade, the fundamental question remains: “where is my data stored?” According to recent guidance […]
Our national response to cyber-crime is top-heavy
Cyber-crime continues to evolve rapidly, becoming more sophisticated and widespread, prompting the New Zealand government and several non-profit organisations to respond with enhanced policies, initiatives and guidance. Government organisations and initiatives remain primarily focused on protecting our critical infrastructure and government agencies from threats and breaches, which ultimately keeps us all safer. Meanwhile, private non-profit […]
Developing an IT strategy – Part 1
Aligning your IT strategy with your business development plan As organisations across New Zealand plan for the year ahead, partners and senior teams are mapping out development and growth strategies. You may be reviewing your mission statement, setting goals and objectives, finalising budgets and prioritising projects. While aspects of your IT often feature in business […]
Staff wasting time on the net?
Do staff really waste time surfing the net? The answer, unfortunately, is yes. Recent studies reveal that over 70% of employees visit personal websites daily during work hours, with younger staff showing even higher rates of personal internet use. This remains a real and frustrating issue for many organisations, particularly as remote and hybrid work […]
