As Australia gears up for its next federal election in 2025, the role of technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), is poised to take centre stage in shaping the political landscape. AI’s influence on elections is not a novel concept, but its applications are evolving rapidly. Commentators have warned that political parties are increasingly leveraging AI …
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Rideshare and food delivery giant Uber has found itself in hot water, as it has been slapped with a substantial penalty of $412,500 for violating Australian spam laws. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) took decisive action against the tech company, emphasising the significance of adhering to privacy regulations in Australia. The penalty comes …
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In a significant move towards fostering safe and responsible artificial intelligence (AI) development, the Australian government, led by the Minister for Industry and Innovation, has announced concrete steps to regulate and guide the burgeoning AI industry. This initiative reflects a proactive stance to harness the benefits of AI while addressing concerns related to ethics, accountability, …
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Victoria’s court system has been targeted by a ransomware attack raising alarming concerns about the vulnerability of sensitive cases. The incident has not only exposed the potential risks associated with the increasing reliance on digital platforms within the justice system but has also ignited a broader conversation about the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures. …
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TikTok, the wildly popular short-form Chinese video platform, is under intense scrutiny following revelations of a mass breach of privacy. Recent reports shed light on the company’s extensive tracking of users’ online activities, fuelling concerns about data security and privacy infringement. The uproar stems from TikTok’s alleged tracking practices, where the app monitors users’ behaviour …
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In a ground-breaking competition ruling, a jury in the United States has declared Google guilty of anti-competitive behaviour, marking a significant moment in the ongoing scrutiny of big tech monopolies. The verdict, which stems from allegations from Epic Games of Google stifling competition within the app distribution market, sends shockwaves through an industry already under …
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The Governance Institute of Australia (GIA) released its annual report and found that many Australian organisations lack the appropriate understanding of data governance and best practices. The GIA conducted a survey of 345 individuals of varying levels of staff. Amongst those surveyed, 50% said their organisation did not have a data governance framework and approximately …
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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