The Essential Eight Maturity Model sets mitigation strategies for organisations to follow to protect themselves against cybersecurity threats. The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) has announced updates to the model following its assessment of the average time taken by malicious actors to exploit vulnerabilities. The Essential Eight is categorised based on three levels of maturity. The …
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The Digital ID Bill 2023 (Cth) was introduced in the Australian Senate, steering the nation towards a transformative era in digital identity. The Bill aims to strengthen the existing Digital ID schemes by increasing governance, privacy, and consumer protections as well as redefine the landscape of online interactions, privacy, and security. At its core, the …
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The Australian Government has released its 2023-2030 Cyber Security Strategy. The Strategy sets 6 cyber shields that form an overarching framework to bolster Australian cyber security. The shields are as follows: Strong businesses and citizens Provide more widespread protection for businesses and citizens through cyber maturity assessment ransomware reporting, and the development of the Digital …
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The Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee has issued 12 recommendations on how to improve the Identity Verification Services Bill 2023, focusing on privacy safeguards. The Bill creates a legislative framework that underpins the function of the government’s identity verification services, which are used to compare and verify individual information against documents and existing …
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has recently released extensive non-binding web guidance on taxing crypto assets for individuals engaging in crypto activities. The guidance spans three crucial subsections, aiming to shed light on the taxation nuances surrounding crypto asset transactions involving gift cards or debit cards, crypto asset prizes and gambling winnings, and the complexities …
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The eSafety Commissioner has imposed a hefty fine of $610,000 on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, citing a significant failure in reporting mechanisms. The penalty underscores the growing importance of accountability and user safety in the realm of social media in Australia. The eSafety Commissioner took decisive action against X after …
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The Bletchley Declaration was signed by Australia and 27 other countries at the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Safety Summit in Bletchley Park, United Kingdom. The Declaration establishes a pivotal shared understanding of the opportunities and risks associated with frontier artificial intelligence and is designed to unify the countries in the responsible development and use of AI …
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The Australian Cyber Security Centre, under the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), published the annual Cyber Threat Report 2022-23. The report highlights escalating cyber threats throughout various Australian industries as malicious actors demonstrated the intent and capability to compromise vital systems. To summarise: State actors, focusing on critical infrastructure, were specifically susceptible to data theft and …
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The recently published Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) Annual Report for the 2022-2023 fiscal year offers a comprehensive evaluation of the work performed by the OAIC to uphold data protection and privacy in Australia. The OAIC’s functions include conducting investigations, managing complaints, reviewing decisions under freedom of information legislation, monitoring agency administration, and …
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The automotive industry is undergoing a technological revolution, with modern vehicles equipped with a plethora of sensors and advanced computing capabilities. While these innovations have significantly enhanced the driving experience, they have also raised concerns about the collection and sharing of sensitive consumer data. From GPS locations to personal preferences, vehicles are increasingly becoming repositories …
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