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The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has revealed that the ride-sharing and delivery app Uber has breached Australian privacy laws. In a detailed investigation, Uber was held to have interfered with the privacy of approximately 1.2 million Australians and failed to take reasonable steps to implement practices, procedures and systems relating to Uber’s functions …
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In a landmark ruling, Justice Beach of the Federal Court of Australia has held that artificial intelligence (AI) is capable of being named as an inventor of a patent. This innovative case has been brewing for quite some time, starting with the developments of Dr Stephen Thaler and his program known as the Device for …
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The Australian Government recently opened the floor to public involvement as to the manner of strengthening the cybersecurity of Australia’s digital economy. Interested stakeholders are encouraged to prepare submissions to the Strengthening Australia’s Cyber Security Regulations and Incentives discussion paper. This discussion paper ties into Australia’s 2020 Cyber Security Strategy to deal with issues of …
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The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) recently expressed its opinion on artificial intelligence (AI) decision-making. Consequently, the AHRC has now published its final report detailing AI regulation. The report followed a three-year investigation into technological growth and AI adoption in Australia. In its report, the AHRC dissected the benefits and risks of AI informed decision-making …
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Reset Australia has recently released its “Did we really consent to this? Terms & Conditions” report to detail how convoluted terms and conditions have become. In a world ruled by digital platforms and mobile devices, terms and conditions pop up every time you log in or download a new app/game. These terms and conditions are …
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Despite previous hesitation, VISA has thrown itself into cryptocurrency adoption. VISA is presently partnering with over 50 crypto exchanges and platforms to offer its users seamless integration for daily purchases. Due to the surge of cryptocurrency investments and wider use cases, VISA has taken a major step in utilising digital currencies on its system. In …
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A call has been made to regulate loot boxes in video games in Australia due to their link to gambling risk in children. Loot boxes originated as early as 2004 and act as a prize pack for selected random items in video games. This concept was promoted in early sports and multiplayer games to reward …
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With the rise of internet banking and digital currencies, banks are under heavy liability to ensure that their customers are protected from fraud and money laundering. The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) has recently targeted the National Australia Bank (NAB) due to its struggle in fixing legacy problems with customer identification. Big banks …
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Ransomware gangs have evolved from an online hacking group to “modern-day pirates” of the digital sea. Ransomware attacks are now being used to specifically target and stifle governmental sectors and businesses in western nations. Australia’s shadow assistant Minister for Communications and Cyber Security, Tim Watts, has noted how ransomware attacks now tread on the line …
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It is with great pleasure that I announce that Jonathan Beran has recently joined Arnotts Technology Lawyers in the role of Senior Associate. Jonathan is an experienced Senior Lawyer and ex-General Counsel with more than 15 years of legal experience in corporate/commercial, disputes and regulatory matters. He brings a wealth of local and international experience …
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