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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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As countries begin to expand their technological reach, Australia has made the decision to extend its diplomacy to the Indo-Pacific region through a new International Cyber and Critical Technology Engagement Strategy. Australia’s Foreign Minister Marise Payne has provided that this strategy is designed to build a “safe, secure and prosperous Australia, Indo-Pacific region and world …
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Consumers have risen to file a lawsuit in San Francisco against Sony over its alleged unlawful monopoly over game prices on its PlayStation Store. With a shift to online permanence, the gaming industry has seemingly been torn over physical and digital purchases. Sony’s recent PlayStation 5 Digital Edition demonstrates a push to weed out physical …
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Following the ongoing litigation in the Epic v Apple case, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has sought leave to appear in the Full Federal Court under amicus curiae (friend of the Court). Previously, the Court granted a stay on the proceedings between Epic and Apple due to the jurisdiction provided for in Apple’s …
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As Australia’s investment market continues to grow through stocks, venture capital, and cryptocurrency, First AML has launched their company in Australia to manage money laundering and regulatory compliance, according to Yahoo! Finance. First AML is a New Zealand based start-up that provides a regulation technology platform to assist companies in performing customer due diligence services …
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The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has held that local telco, Lycamobile, has breached service provider rules under the Telecommunications Act 1997 (Cth) (the Act). Under the Act, telecommunications companies are obliged to provide Telstra Corporation with certain information about consumers in order to maintain the Integrated Public Number Database (IPND). The ACMA investigation …
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The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) has released a submission to parliament claiming that “there is no legitimate reason for a law-abiding member of the community to own or use an encrypted communication platform”. This comment came about due to the fact that parliament is considering expanding the power of the federal police as well …
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