Eyes on Campus: Legal Boundaries and Best Practice for University Surveillance

Thursday 25 June 2026 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm AEST

In this practical and informative session for SOUL members, Maddocks lawyers Ooma Khurana and Georgia Hunt will explore the evolving landscape of university surveillance and the legal boundaries shaping its use.

Drawing on their experience advising universities and public sector bodies on privacy, governance and technology risk, Ooma and Georgia will discuss surveillance from a legal perspective, with examples specific to universities.

The session will examine key issues arising from the use of surveillance tools on campus, including CCTV, keystroke logging, geolocation, biometric technologies and body-worn cameras, alongside emerging technologies. It will also unpack the legal frameworks governing surveillance, with a focus on privacy, data protection and surveillance laws.

Ooma and Georgia will explore how universities can establish lawful, proportionate and necessary uses of surveillance, while managing the expectations of students, staff and visitors. They will also consider the importance of transparency, notice and consent, as well as the governance needed to support accountable decision-making.

We want to answer your questions and explore the areas you are finding most challenging. Please submit any queries you may have in relation to this topic at the time you register. We look forward to you joining us for a timely and thought-provoking session.

Moderator: Jessica Boyd, Director, SOUL and Senior Legal Counsel, The University of Western Australia

Speakers:

Ooma Khurana, Partner, Maddocks

Ooma provides specialist legal advice to both public and private sector clients with a focus on privacy, data protection and technology. In addition to ‘business as usual’ regulatory and technology procurement matters, Ooma advises on surveillance, cybersecurity and critical infrastructure laws, especially as these regulatory frameworks evolve at pace in response to global threats. Ooma has advised on the data protection and privacy aspects of some of NSW’s most significant technology procurements and regularly undertakes complex Privacy Impact Assessments for high risk projects involving emerging technologies, such as biometric and facial recognition. Ooma leverages her regulatory background to support clients in meeting their data breach preparation, response and notification obligations.

Georgia Hunt, Special Counsel, Maddocks

Georgia is an experienced commercial lawyer advising education, government and not-for-profit organisations. Georgia’s areas of practice include information and technology, privacy, data security and procurement. She has a depth of experience acting for clients in relation to all phases of transformation projects, and regularly advises clients on privacy and data security issues. Georgia is sought out for her experience in highly complex procurement projects, including collaborative and joint procurement and major outsourcing activities.

CPD: This webinar will be eligible for 1 substantive law CPD point

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