Uber admitted to having engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct
The ride-sharing app Uber has admitted to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for having engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct and making misleading
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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
Australia introduces world-first social media age restrictions
The Australian Government has unveiled groundbreaking legislation that will set a minimum age requirement of 16 years for social media use, marking a significant shift in digital policy aimed at …
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November 25, 2024
OAIC issues new guidance on website tracking pixels and privacy compliance
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has released new guidance for private sector organisations on the use of third-party tracking pixels, responding to growing concerns about online privacy …
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November 25, 2024
China's new data security regulations
China has unveiled its latest Network Data Security Management Regulations, set to take effect on 1 January 1 2025. The Regulations mark a significant shift from earlier more restrictive approaches …
November 18, 2024
Victorian Court recognises new privacy rights in landmark ruling
In a groundbreaking decision, the Victorian County Court has recognised a distinct cause of action for invasion of privacy in Australian common law. The ruling in WALLLER Lynn (A Pseudonym) …
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November 18, 2024
Government unveils $50M penalties to combat social media scams
The Australian federal government has announced sweeping new legislation aimed at protecting citizens from online scams. The legislation proposes fines of up to $50 million for social media platforms, telecommunications …
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November 9, 2024
Australian cryptocurrency ETF delayed
A Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) was set to launch in Australia this week but was blocked by an unknown third party broker. To
APRA release crypto-asset management roadmap
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released a crypto-asset risk management expectations and policy roadmap. The roadmap was prepared due to the rapid growth
Critical Infrastructure Protection amendment comes into effect
The Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure Protection) Act 2022 (Cth) (SLACIP Act) came into effect on 2 April 2022 to amend the Security of Critical
Artificial intelligence no longer capable of being the inventor of a patent
The Full Federal Court of Australia has overruled the decision that permitted artificial intelligence (AI) as being the inventor of a patent. In July 2021,
Data collection of Australian athletes needs regulation
The Australian Academy of Science and the University of Western Australia’s Minderoo Tech & Policy Lab has released a discussion paper on sensitive data collected
Digital Economy Strategy update for 2022
To cement Australia’s digital economy, the Australian Government has released an update to its Digital Economy Strategy for 2022. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, the
Adequacy of digital platforms’ disinformation report
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has released a report to the government on the adequacy of digital platforms’ disinformation and news quality. As
European Union releases report on proposed MiCA Bill
The European Union (EU) published a report by the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee (ECON) on the upcoming Markets in Crypto-assets Regulation Bill (MiCA Bill).
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