Social media users receive new protections under Anti-troll Bill
With the recent announcement of the Social Media (Anti-Trolling) Bill, online users will be granted the ability to unmask anonymous trolls. In late 2021, the
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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
China unveils digital yuan at Winter Olympics Games
During the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, China unveiled its new digital yuan. China has been a strong advocate against cryptocurrency ownership, previously banning
Russia set to regulate cryptocurrency
Amidst the political tension in Europe, Russia’s government has announced a plan to regulate cryptocurrency. Previously a stark adversary to cryptocurrency adoption, the Russian government
Australian Government receives green light for a National Digital ID system
The Australian Government receives approval from all states and territories to roll out the National Digital ID system. The National Digital ID system is designed
Federal Court rejects Google’s bid to throw out Epic Games lawsuit
The Epic Games (Epic) lawsuit saga continues in 2022 with the Federal Court of Australia ordering a stay on proceedings against Google. In late 2020,
Criminal proceedings issued against Meta for false cryptocurrency ads
Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest has launched criminal proceedings against Meta (formerly Facebook) for false cryptocurrency advertisements. Forrest alleged that Meta has breached Australian money laundering
International Monetary Fund questions Bitcoin in El Salvado
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently urged El Salvador to remove Bitcoin as legal tender status from its economy. El Salvador was the first country
Should the music streaming industry be regulated?
The music streaming industry has been revolutionised over the past decades. From physical discs to instantaneous access, streaming music has never been easier. However, with
Proposed reform to Australia’s electronic surveillance framework
The Department of Home Affairs has prepared a discussion paper outlining the plan to modernise and streamline Australia’s electronic surveillance legislative framework by 2023. The
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