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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 …

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March 31, 2025

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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

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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 …

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March 24, 2025

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW: INCREASE TO THRESHOLD TEST FROM 1 JULY 2021

With effect from 1 July 2021, the Treasury Laws Amendment (Acquisition as Consumer—Financial Thresholds) Regulations 2020 (Cth) amends the Competition and Consumer Regulations 2010 (Cth)

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AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION ISSUES WARNINGS FOR AI BIAS IN LOAN ASSESSMENTS

The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has urged banks to be careful of biases in artificial intelligence (AI) technology used to assess customer creditworthiness. In

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FACEBOOK REJECTS PUBLISHER’S REQUEST TO NEGOTIATE A LICENSING DEAL

Following Australia’s news publication debacle, Facebook has recently rejected an Australian publisher’s request to negotiate a licensing deal. The News Media Bargaining Code has imposed

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AUSTRALIA’S ESAFETY COMMISSIONER GAINS NEW POWER WITH ONLINE SAFETY BILL AMENDMENTS

The Australian House of Representatives recently agreed to the Senate’s amendments and passed the Online Safety Bill 2021. This updated legislation is targeted at mitigating

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