Victorian Institute of Technology found in breach of anti-spam laws
The Victorian Institute of Technology (VIT) has been found to be in breach of Australia’s anti-spam legislation. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) commenced
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Australia Passes Landmark Privacy Reforms with New Anti-Doxxing Laws and Privacy Tort
Australia has taken a significant step forward in modernising its privacy laws with the passage of the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024. The legislation, which cleared both Houses …
January 26, 2025
Australia Mandates Disclosure of Cyber Ransom Payments in New Law
In a significant move to combat cybercrime, Australia is set to introduce the Cyber Security Act, requiring businesses to disclose ransom payments made to hackers. The landmark legislation aims to …
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January 26, 2025
Human Rights Law Centre submits inquiry on misinformation reform
A new report by the Human Rights Law Centre is calling for urgent government intervention to combat the growing menace of misinformation and disinformation on digital platforms. The Rights-First: Principles …
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December 2, 2024
First international AI Ethics Framework opens for signature
In a landmark move for technological governance, the Council of Europe has introduced the Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law – the …
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December 2, 2024
Australia introduces world-first social media age restrictions
The Australian Government has unveiled groundbreaking legislation that will set a minimum age requirement of 16 years for social media use, marking a significant shift in digital policy aimed at …
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November 25, 2024
OAIC issues new guidance on website tracking pixels and privacy compliance
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has released new guidance for private sector organisations on the use of third-party tracking pixels, responding to growing concerns about online privacy …
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November 25, 2024
China's new data security regulations
China has unveiled its latest Network Data Security Management Regulations, set to take effect on 1 January 1 2025. The Regulations mark a significant shift from earlier more restrictive approaches …
November 18, 2024
Victorian Court recognises new privacy rights in landmark ruling
In a groundbreaking decision, the Victorian County Court has recognised a distinct cause of action for invasion of privacy in Australian common law. The ruling in WALLLER Lynn (A Pseudonym) …
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November 18, 2024
Government unveils $50M penalties to combat social media scams
The Australian federal government has announced sweeping new legislation aimed at protecting citizens from online scams. The legislation proposes fines of up to $50 million for social media platforms, telecommunications …
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November 9, 2024
New research project finds growing presence of artificial intelligence in courtrooms worldwide
The Australian Institute for Judicial Administration (AIJA), UNSW Law & Justice, UNSW Allens Hub for Technology, Law, and Innovation, and the Law Society of NSW’s
Human Technology Institute releases a model law for facial recognition in Australia
Following the alleged misuse of facial recognition technology by local retailers this year, the Human Technology Institute has released a report proposing a model law
Meta fined $400 million for breach of Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (Commission) has fined Meta (Facebook) approximately $400 million for contravening the General Data Protection Regulation’s (GDPR) privacy laws relating to the
APRA proposes new operational risk management requirements for emerging technology activities
At Arnotts Technology Lawyers, we regularly advise technology providers, including As-a-Service providers who supply services to Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) regulated entities, including banks,
Treasury seeks stakeholder consultation to allow virtual regulatory hearings and examinations
The Treasury is seeking stakeholder opinion on new legislation to clarify the ability of regulators to hold virtual hearings and examinations. The proposed Treasury Laws
Federal Court decision examines insurance policy in the context of cyberattacks
In the decision of Inchcape Australia Limited v Chubb Insurance Australia Limited [2022] FCA 883, the Federal Court of Australia interpreted the terms of an
Priority registration for “.au” domain names until 20 September 2022
Australian organisations, businesses and individuals can now register for a new category of domain names in Australia. This category is known as “.au direct” and
Commonwealth Ombudsman report highlights compliance issues when handling telecommunications metadata
The Commonwealth Ombudsman released its annual report of the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979 (Cth). This report detailed the inspection of agencies’ records relating
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