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Michael Swinson

Michael Swinson

Partner, King & Wood Mallesons

Michael is a leading technology lawyer and partner at King & Wood Mallesons based in Melbourne.

 Michael has a strong interest in the development of emerging technologies and the data economy. He is an active thought leader on matters relating to privacy, data governance, cyber security, online safety and other areas of digital regulation.

 In recent years, he has had a particular focus on the development of online safety regulations, such as in relation to industry codes made under the Online Safety Act and the roll out of Australia’s social media minimum age regime.

 Michael’s clients include major listed corporations, multi-national technology providers and platform operators, and successful Australian tech start-ups.

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