ACSC launches Critical Infrastructure Uplift Program
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has launched the Critical Infrastructure Uplift Program (CI-UP) to assist owners and operators of Critical Infrastructure assets. The CI-UP
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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
ASIC commences proceedings against cryptocurrency facility operator
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has commenced civil penalty proceedings against BPS Financial Pty Ltd (BPS) for making allegedly false, misleading, or deceptive
Amendment proposed to privacy legislation following national data breaches
The Australian Government has proposed the Privacy Legislation Amendment (Enforcement and Other Measures) Bill to strengthen Australia’s privacy and security framework following the increased data
Choosing a litigation lawyer in Australia: The ultimate guide
Litigation refers to court proceedings commenced by a company or other entity. It can be time consuming, expensive and intense. Therefore, litigation should only be
Uber drivers held to be employees in New Zealand
The New Zealand (NZ) Employment Court has handed down a landmark decision to declare that Uber drivers are to be classified as employees. The employment
NSW Government agrees to support an artificial intelligence inquiry
The NSW Government will back an artificial intelligence (AI) NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into the development and use of AI across the state. The Inquiry will
Identify the subtext: Understanding indemnity clauses in commercial agreements
Indemnity clauses are commonly misunderstood by parties to commercial agreements, with potentially very costly implications. It pays to understand how indemnity clauses operate and what
UK government announces plan to replace GDPR with its own regime
The UK Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced plans to replace the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the UK with
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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