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
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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
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,
Nike sues StockX over first NFT trademark infringement
Nike Inc has initiated the first non-fungible token (NFT) trademark infringement lawsuit against StockX. NFTs refer to one-of-a-kind digital assets that exist on the blockchain.
Federal Court rules against a company for inadequate cybersecurity control
The Federal Court has issued a landmark decision regarding inadequate cybersecurity measures within a corporation. In this case, RI Advice was held to be in
Mastercard’s ‘smile to pay’ system raises privacy and security concerns
Mastercard is introducing its new ‘smile to pay’ system whereby consumers can pay with their biometric data. Biometric technology has increasingly become more popular, being
Liability for autonomous vehicles
When a Tesla vehicle injured a Melbourne pedestrian whilst in autopilot mode, the question arose as to who is responsible when autonomous vehicles crash? Self-driving
Healthcare sector increasingly subject to cyberattacks
The healthcare sector has increasingly become one of the largest targets of cybercrime and cyberattacks. The healthcare sector has become a prime target for cybercrime
ACCC begins investigation into digital payment markets
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has shifted its attention to competition concerns in the digital payments market. ACCC Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb highlighted this
Netflix sued over false and misleading statements regarding subscriber growth
Popular streaming service Netflix has found itself in hot water after allegedly making false and misleading statements regarding its recent subscriber growth. Netflix investors have
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