Amazon faces $1 billion class action lawsuit over alleged anti-competitive conduct
A class action lawsuit has been brought in the UK against Amazon for allegedly abusing its dominant position to promote its own products and hide
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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
OAIC Launches New Freedom of Information Dashboard
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has introduced a new statistics dashboard designed to enhance public access to data about Australia’s freedom of information (FOI) system. This innovative …
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March 1, 2025
Australia Passes Landmark Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Australia has taken a bold step in social media regulation, passing legislation that will ban children under 16 from having social media accounts. The new law, which garnered support from …
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March 1, 2025
US Supreme Court Signals Support for TikTok Ban Amid National Security Debate
The United States Supreme Court appears inclined to uphold legislation that would effectively ban TikTok unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sells the platform before 19 January 2025. During nearly …
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March 1, 2025
Australia Unveils New AI Regulation Proposal with Mandatory Safeguards
The Australian Government has announced a comprehensive proposal to regulate artificial intelligence (AI), introducing mandatory guardrails for high-risk AI systems alongside a voluntary AI safety standard. The proposal, released in …
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March 1, 2025
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
Regulation lawyers role explained in detail
At Arnotts Technology Lawyers, our regulation lawyers have specific experience advising clients on their regulatory obligations. For example, we regularly advise clients on their obligations
Insights into IT Law: What Makes It So Important
IT Law refers to the category of law that applies to information technology (IT). It covers all of the different legal issues that can arise
Labor Government plans to revamp crypto assets regulation
The Labor Government has announced a proposed multi-step plan to establish a new cryptocurrency regulatory framework in Australia. In his joint media release, the Treasurer
OAIC commences investigation into Optus data leak
Following the data breach of millions of Optus customers, the Office of the Australian Information Commission (OAIC) has launched a formal investigation into the personal
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
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
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