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Australian Information Commissioner Urges Government Agencies to Strengthen Messaging App Policies
The Australian Information Commissioner has called on government agencies to improve information governance when using messaging apps, ensuring compliance with legislative obligations. A recent review of 22 agencies revealed that …
April 7, 2025
Australia Releases Updated 5G Security Guidance to Mitigate Risks
The Australian Government has released updated guidance to help telecommunications providers manage security risks associated with 5G networks. This document expands on the 2018 5G Security Guidance while maintaining the …
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April 7, 2025
UK ICO Investigates TikTok, Reddit, and Imgur Over Children’s Data Protection Concerns
The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has launched investigations into three major social media and video-sharing platforms – TikTok, Reddit, and Imgur – over concerns about their handling of children’s …
March 31, 2025
Ransomware Reporting Rules To Come Into Effect
According to the Annual Cyber Threat Report 2023-2024, ransomware was involved in 71% of extortion-related cyber incidents handled by the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD). In response, the Cyber Security Act 2024 (Cth) introduces …
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March 31, 2025
ASD Releases Guidelines for Email Usage
Email remains a critical communication tool for organisations, but its use comes with significant security risks. To mitigate these risks, organisations must develop, implement, and maintain a robust email usage …
March 24, 2025
OAIC Announces Digital ID Regulatory Strategy
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) serves as Australia’s independent national regulator for privacy and freedom of information. Its mission is to safeguard individuals’ rights to access government-held …
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March 24, 2025
ACCC Welcomes Passage of Scams Prevention Framework Bill in Parliament
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has welcomed the passage of the Scams Prevention Framework Bill in Parliament, marking a significant milestone in the fight against scams. This world-first …
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March 18, 2025
Australia Becomes Participant to AI Action Summit
Australia, alongside 100 other countries, international organisations, civil society, and private sector leaders, has now become a signatory to the AI Action Summit convened in Paris. The Summit sought to …
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March 18, 2025
Australia’s Cyber Security Act Bolsters Digital Protection Nationwide
Australia has taken a significant step forward in safeguarding its digital landscape with the introduction of the Cyber Security Act 2024, the nation’s first standalone cybersecurity law. Passed in November …
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March 1, 2025
A guide to SaaS Lawyers
The popularity of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) has grown exponentially in the past 20 years with more and more companies choosing to run their software applications in
Sydney to host International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Legal Reasoning
The World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology (WASET) is organising an international conference on artificial intelligence (AI) and legal reasoning in Sydney, Australia on
Australian Government releases 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Discussion Paper
The Australian government is developing a new cyber security strategy for 2023-2030, aiming to enhance the nation’s resilience and capability in cyberspace. The strategy will
ASPI releases report detailing Chinese dominance in critical future technologies
A first-of-its-kind report by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) has highlighted the challenges posed by China’s technological dominance. The report notes that China is
ACCC removes 15,000 unsafe products from online marketplaces
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) Australian Product Safety Pledge saw retailers delist more than 15,000 unsafe products from online marketplaces. The pledge was
How to Solve Your Technology Lawyer’s Problems
The lawyer-client relationship can at times be difficult when both parties have different understandings of the problem at hand and different expectations as to how
ACMA investigation finds a breach of new scam code by Modica
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) recently released a report on its investigation into Modica Group Limited, a mobile messaging provider. The report found
The Modern Rules of Privacy Lawyers
Australian privacy law has undergone significant changes over the past few years but 2022 in particular saw increased scrutiny of Australia’s current privacy law framework.
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