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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
Australia set to introduce autonomous vehicle legislation by 2026
The Australian government has announced plans to legislate the use of autonomous vehicles nationwide. The new laws, which are expected to come into effect in
Australian government considers electronic surveillance reform
Electronic surveillance is a contentious issue in Australia, with the government currently considering significant reforms to the way it is regulated. One of the key
Treasury releases consultation paper on Payments System Strategic Plan
The Australian Treasury has released a consultation paper seeking input from industry stakeholders into the Payments System Strategic Plan. Currently, Australia’s payment system has expanded
New Australian legislation proposed to combat loot boxes in video games
A new law being proposed in Australia could see loot boxes in video games restricted to adults only. Loot boxes are in-game items that can
New Zealand plans to require major tech companies to pay for news
The New Zealand government is primed to release new legislation that will require major tech companies, like Google and Meta, to pay media companies for
OAIC commences formal investigation following Medibank data breach
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has commenced a formal investigation into the data handling practices of Medibank following its recent breach. The
Upcoming CyberWardens program set to help small businesses against cyber risks
The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia has launched a pilot CyberWardens program to help 2.3 million small businesses across Australia to address cybersecurity risks.
High Court rules AI cannot be named an inventor
The High Court of Australia has marked the end of determining whether artificial intelligence (AI) may be named as an inventor. In the recent decision
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