25 Sep 2026

Privacy Act 2020: What Boards Need to Know

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Privacy Act 2020: What Boards Need to Know — Director obligations around data breaches, notification requirements, and penalties.

4 Sep 2026

Microsoft 365 Licensing: Getting What You Need

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Microsoft 365 Licensing: Getting What You Need — Navigate the confusing world of M365 plans — Business Basic vs Premium vs E3.

28 Aug 2026

How to Write a Cyber Security Policy

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How to Write a Cyber Security Policy — Practical guide to creating policies that are useful, not just shelf-ware.

3 Jul 2026

Microsoft Teams: Beyond Video Calls

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Microsoft Teams: Beyond Video Calls — How to use Teams for project management, document collaboration, and client communication.

19 Jun 2026

Microsoft Entra ID P1 and P2: How Premium Licensing Lifts Your Security Score

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Microsoft Entra ID P1 and P2: How Premium Licensing Lifts Your Security Score — Explain what Microsoft Entra ID P1 and P2 licences are (the identity tiers formerly known as Azure A

5 Jun 2026

How to Prepare for an ISO 27001 Audit

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How to Prepare for an ISO 27001 Audit — Practical steps for NGOs and professional services firms preparing for their first audit.

22 May 2026

SharePoint Done Right: Tips for a Clean Migration

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SharePoint Done Right: Tips for a Clean Migration — Common pitfalls when migrating file servers to SharePoint and how to avoid them.

27 Mar 2026

Where is my data stored?

Posted in IT policy, Legal, Security

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 […]

21 Mar 2026

What Is a Privacy Impact Assessment?

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What Is a Privacy Impact Assessment? — Explain PIAs under the Privacy Act 2020, who needs one, and what the process looks like.

26 Dec 2025

I wouldn’t plug that USB in if I were you!

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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 […]