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ACCC report reveals Australians lost more than $2 billion to scams in 2021

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) Targeting Scams report revealed that Australians lost approximately $2 billion to scams in 2021. The report compiled data

High Court hearing considers patentability of computer inventions

In early June, a hearing was held in the High Court of Australia to review an appeal from the Full Federal Court concerning the patentability

Australian Treasury announces crypto is not taxed as a foreign currency

The Australian Treasury has announced that cryptocurrency will continue to be excluded from foreign currency tax arrangements. This decision came about after the Government of

Australian users sue Apple and Google over breach of Australian Consumer Law

Australian users of the Apple App Store and Google Play Store have instituted simultaneous legal proceedings against the tech companies over an alleged breach of

Australia’s BTC Markets receives first domestic financial services licence

The Australian-based cryptocurrency exchange, BTC Markets, has become the first of its kind to receive a financial services licence. The Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL)

OAIC reiterates compliance with privacy laws and facial recognition technology

The consumer advocacy group CHOICE is referring major retailers such as Bunnings, Kmart, and The Good Guys to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner

Australian Border Force under scrutiny over data collection

It has been revealed that the Australian Border Force (ABF) may have potentially searched over 40,000 devices from foreign travellers in the last five years.

Consumer Policy Research Centre releases Duped by Design report

The Consumer Policy Research Centre (CPRC) has released its “Duped by Design” report that discusses consumer choice manipulation on websites and apps online. Much of

ACCC institutes proceedings against Airbnb

The Australian Competition and Consumer (ACCC) has instituted proceedings against Airbnb in the Federal Court over misleading user prices. The ACCC has alleged that Airbnb,

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First international AI Ethics Framework opens for signature

Australia introduces world-first social media age restrictions

OAIC issues new guidance on website tracking pixels and privacy compliance

China's new data security regulations

Victorian Court recognises new privacy rights in landmark ruling

Government unveils $50M penalties to combat social media scams

ACCC report reveals Australians lost more than $2 billion to scams in 2021

High Court hearing considers patentability of computer inventions

Australian Treasury announces crypto is not taxed as a foreign currency

Australian users sue Apple and Google over breach of Australian Consumer Law

Australia’s BTC Markets receives first domestic financial services licence

OAIC reiterates compliance with privacy laws and facial recognition technology

Australian Border Force under scrutiny over data collection

Consumer Policy Research Centre releases Duped by Design report

ACCC institutes proceedings against Airbnb

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