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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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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