The International President of the Institute of Information Management (IIM) Australia, Ambassador Oyedokun Oyewole has emphasised the growing significance of data integrity and compliance in an era of rapid technological change and increasing regulatory demands.
At the conclusion of the recent IIM’s 2025 Annual Conference, Induction, and Investiture Ceremony, held at Mantra on Queen, Brisbane, Australia, the Director of Info Sphere Education Pty Ltd, Sydney, Ms. Kate Carruthers examined global data management trends, the human dimension of data, and practical strategies for organisations navigating new compliance frameworks.
In her paper titled, “The New Rules of Data: Compliance, Conflict, and Competitive Advantage”, she shed light on critical developments such as the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act (December 2024), the Cyber Security Act 2024, and updated standards impacting critical infrastructure and financial institutions.
Emphasising integrated federal legislation, mandatory ransomware reporting, and enhanced protections for vulnerable groups — including children and victims of doxing— Carruthers underscored the imperative for organisations to embed data integrity, trust, and transparency into their core operations. She also offered attendees a compelling exploration of the evolving regulatory environment in Australia and beyond.
With the theme “Navigating Data Integrity and Compliance in the Australian Digital Landscape”, the event brought together distinguished professionals, industry leaders, inductees, and guests from the public and private sectors. Participants joined both in person and virtually to explore emerging challenges and opportunities in data governance.
The event also featured the induction of new members into the IIM Australia community across various categories, including Honorary Fellow, Professional Fellow, and Associate Member. The investiture ceremony recognised these individuals’ outstanding contributions to the field of information management and their dedication to upholding professional excellence.
The 2025 Annual Conference reaffirmed IIM Australia’s unwavering commitment to promoting thought leadership, regulatory awareness, and excellence in data governance amid the ongoing digital transformation.
