Japan enacts first regulatory framework for stablecoins
Japan has become the first country in the world to enact a framework regulating the issue, distribution, and use of stablecoins, and protecting users from
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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
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
European Parliament adopts Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act
The European Parliament announced the adoption of the Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA) to address the societal and economic effects of
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.
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