Federal Court of Australia rules against online gambling patent
The Federal Court of Australia has ruled against Aristocrat for the patent of an electronic gambling machine (EGM). The Court reversed the decision of 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
FCFCA improves access to technology in regional Tasmania
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCA) has commenced a new program to broaden accessibility to technology to regional areas in Tasmania. This
Australia signs Data Sharing Act with the USA
Australia and the United States have signed the Clarifying Lawful Use of Data (Cloud) Act to enable Australian and US law enforcement agencies and social
Australian Federal Police will soon predict criminal profiles through DNA
New technology will now enable the Australian Federal Police to build criminal profiles with DNA obtained from crime scenes. The Massively Parallel Sequencing (MPS) tool
Self-proclaimed Bitcoin creator wins crypto case
Australian computer scientist, Craig Wright, has gotten one step closer to confirming his identity as the founder of Bitcoin. The creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto,
Meta seeks acquisition of new CRM company
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) recently decided to not oppose Meta’s proposed acquisition of Kustomer. Meta, previously known as Facebook, has shifted its
Australian Government proposes anti-trolling laws
To support users of online content platforms, the Australian Government has proposed a new Social Media Anti-Trolling Bill. This Bill was brought about following the
ASIC watchdog infiltrates Pump and Dump Organization
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has taken the fight against market manipulation to the front lines by infiltrating an unlawful pump and dump
7-Eleven found to have breached Australian privacy laws
International convenience store chain, 7-Eleven, has come under fire from the Privacy Commissioner for unlawfully collecting biometric data from Australian patrons. Much like most businesses
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