UBER FOUND TO HAVE BREACHED AUSTRALIAN PRIVACY LAW
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has revealed that the ride-sharing and delivery app Uber has breached Australian privacy laws. In a detailed investigation,
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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
FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA RECOGNISES ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE INVENTORS UNDER PATENT LAW
In a landmark ruling, Justice Beach of the Federal Court of Australia has held that artificial intelligence (AI) is capable of being named as an
AUSTRALIA’S DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS SEEKS PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON CYBERSECURITY
The Australian Government recently opened the floor to public involvement as to the manner of strengthening the cybersecurity of Australia’s digital economy. Interested stakeholders are
AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION RELEASES FINAL REPORT ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE REGULATION
The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) recently expressed its opinion on artificial intelligence (AI) decision-making. Consequently, the AHRC has now published its final report detailing
NEW REPORT SEEKS TO IMPROVE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR CHILDREN
Reset Australia has recently released its “Did we really consent to this? Terms & Conditions” report to detail how convoluted terms and conditions have become.
VISA CONTINUES TO DEVELOP CRYPTOCURRENCY PAYMENTS
Despite previous hesitation, VISA has thrown itself into cryptocurrency adoption. VISA is presently partnering with over 50 crypto exchanges and platforms to offer its users
AUSTRALIA TO COUNTER GAMBLING THROUGH VIDEO GAME LOOT BOXES WITH NEW LEGISLATION
A call has been made to regulate loot boxes in video games in Australia due to their link to gambling risk in children. Loot boxes
AUSTRAC TARGETS NAB IN LATEST ISSUE OF FINANCIAL CRIME
With the rise of internet banking and digital currencies, banks are under heavy liability to ensure that their customers are protected from fraud and money
RANSOMWARE GANGS POSE THREAT TO ONLINE SECURITY
Ransomware gangs have evolved from an online hacking group to “modern-day pirates” of the digital sea. Ransomware attacks are now being used to specifically target
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