PERTH WA - (Fremantle) Online Security and Data Privacy for Small Business (Beginner)

A simple Guide to the types of Cybercrime and the importance of data protection for Small Businesses.

The Commonwealth government estimates that up to 90% of Australian Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are online. However, convenience of digital comes at a cost. Cybercrime is a growing threat and is becoming an attractive way for criminals to steal information, money and or disrupt business.

Cybercrime costs Australia around $1Billion per year and 59% of Australian organisations have their business interrupted by cyber crime every month, according to the Commonwealth’s Stay Smart Online guide for small business. Many of the breaches come from human mistakes or lack of awareness. By investing in employee training and adopting effective cyber security best practice, some cyber attacks are identifiable and preventable. If your business collects personal data, you are required to deal with personal data in compliance with Privacy Act.

At this interactive workshop, you would learn about:
- the types of Cybercrime affecting SMEs and the practical way to mitigate the risks
- an overview of Australian Privacy Principles and Privacy Act 1988
- a practical guide to drafting a privacy policy

Winnie Lai Hadad’s Bio
Winnie was born in Hong Kong and educated in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Melbourne and Perth. Her qualifications include Juris Doctor, Arts, Commerce and a Master in Science (mineral economics). Winnie has worked in the resources, finance, logistic, and manufacturing industries. She has expertise in change management, corporate governance and business process improvement, and has been involved in listings on the Australian Securities Exchange including companies involved in iron ore (both magnetite and direct shipping ore). She has been involved with both inbound and outbound Chinese investments. Her past roles include implementing Coca-Cola bottling strategies into greater China and administering the first Chinese direct investment in an iron ore mine in the Pilbara Region of Western Australia. Winnie has worked for Swire Pacific Ltd, P&O Ports Limited, Paladin Resources Limited, Kerry Group Limited, Rio Tinto Iron Ore and a Perth-based subsidiary of an Asian-listed entity focused on iron ore, resources and construction. She is admitted to practice as a lawyer in Western Australia and has worked as a specialist advisor for a national law firm. She is a professional interpreter for Mandarin and Cantonese, holding accreditation by the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and the National Accreditation Authority of Translators and Interpreters (NAATI). She is a member of Corporate Governance Institute, AusIMM, and GAICD. She is a mother of 5, including the youngest daughter at eight who will start Year 4 this year. She travels to China regularly and is often invited as guest speaker on emerging trends in China, the art of negotiation with Chinese, and topics like "Chinese are not all the same". She has done many workshops and keynote speaking for trends in China.