NEW ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING COMPANY LAUNCHES IN AUSTRALIA
As Australia’s investment market continues to grow through stocks, venture capital, and cryptocurrency, First AML has launched their company in Australia to manage money laundering
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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
US Supreme Court Signals Support for TikTok Ban Amid National Security Debate
The United States Supreme Court appears inclined to uphold legislation that would effectively ban TikTok unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sells the platform before 19 January 2025. During nearly …
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March 1, 2025
Australia Unveils New AI Regulation Proposal with Mandatory Safeguards
The Australian Government has announced a comprehensive proposal to regulate artificial intelligence (AI), introducing mandatory guardrails for high-risk AI systems alongside a voluntary AI safety standard. The proposal, released in …
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March 1, 2025
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
TELEMARKETING COMPANY LYCAMOBILE BREACHES TELECOMMUNICATION LEGISLATION
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has held that local telco, Lycamobile, has breached service provider rules under the Telecommunications Act 1997 (Cth) (the
AUSTRALIAN CRIMINAL INTELLIGENCE COMMISSION ARGUES AGAINST ONLINE ENCRYPTION
The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) has released a submission to parliament claiming that “there is no legitimate reason for a law-abiding member of the
WHATSAPP COMMENCES PROCEEDINGS AGAINST INDIA’S NEW TRACEABILITY REGULATIONS
Similar to Australia’s “anti-encryption” agenda, India has developed a set of regulations that pose a serious threat to users’ privacy online. As such, Facebook-owned WhatsApp
AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION CALLS FOR A TEMPORARY BAN ON FACIAL RECOGNITION
Following a critical report, the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has called for a temporary ban on the use of facial recognition and other biometric
ARNOTTS BOOSTS FINTECH AND CRYPTOCURRENCY SERVICES CAPABILITY WITH LATEST ADDITION TO THE TEAM
It is my great pleasure to announce that Iris Rad has recently joined Arnotts Technology Lawyers. Iris is a Technology Lawyer with a particular focus
EL SALVADOR PROPOSES BITCOIN TO BE USED AS LEGAL TENDER
In an unexpected announcement, the country of El Salvador plans to accept Bitcoin as a legal tender. Amongst the international governmental disapproval of Bitcoin, this
BITCOIN LOOKED DOWN ON BY VANGUARD
One of the world’s largest investment management companies, Vanguard, has rejected Bitcoin and cryptocurrency as an asset class. With the increasing demand for digital currencies
ALAN ARNOTT NAMED AS FINALIST IN THE 2021 LAWYERS WEEKLY PARTNER OF THE YEAR AWARDS FOR TWO CATEGORIES
Alan Arnott, Director at Arnotts Technology Lawyers has been short-listed for the Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards 2021. Alan has been named as
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