Treasury commences consultation into the regulation of digital platforms
The Australian Treasury has recently begun a consultation process on the regulation of digital platforms, with the aim of ensuring fair competition and protecting consumer
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2025 AI Deployment and Governance Survey Report
The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) across industries has created significant opportunities for efficiency, innovation, and competitive advantage. However, as highlighted in the 2025 AI Deployment and Governance Survey, …
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May 6, 2025
Protecting Consumer Privacy in a Data-Driven Industry
The retail sector is increasingly reliant on customer data to personalise services, improve marketing, and enhance sales. However, as highlighted by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC), this …
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April 29, 2025
Federal Court Releases AI Transparency Statement
The Federal Court of Australia has released a clear and measured statement on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in court processes, reflecting both the potential benefits and risks of …
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April 29, 2025
Key Insights from the Parliamentary Report on the Future of Work
A recent parliamentary report, The Future of Work, examines the evolving nature of employment in Australia, driven by technological advancements, demographic shifts, and global economic changes. The report highlights both …
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April 15, 2025
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
The end of the COVIDSafe app
The Minister for Health has determined the end of the COVIDSafe data period effective from 16 August 2022. All COVIDSafe app data has now been
AI to be used for the first time as legal representation in US court
The world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) lawyer is set to appear in a US court. The AI lawyer, DoNotPay, was developed by a start-up company
Victoria announces anti-theft number plate technology
Victoria Police have recently announced the implementation of new anti-theft number plate technology. This technology uses artificial intelligence (AI) to automatically detect stolen number plates
Merit Protection Commissioner offers advice for automation in recruitment
The Merit Protection Commissioner is a statutory body that was setup to support compliance with the employment principles, values and the codes of conduct of
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
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