IP Australia releases 2024 Intellectual Property Report
IP Australia has released its 2024 Intellectual Property Report. This annual publication provides valuable insights into the state of intellectual property (IP) in Australia and
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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
Australian Privacy Watchdog takes legal action against Medibank
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has initiated civil penalty proceedings against Medibank, one of Australia’s largest health insurers, in the Federal Court.
ASX approves first spot Bitcoin ETF in Australia
In a ground-breaking development for cryptocurrency investors, the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) has approved its first-ever spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). This milestone comes at
Productivity Commission releases report on the adoption of AI in business
The Productivity Commission published a critical report that has raised concerns about the lack of guidance provided by regulators on the use of artificial intelligence
Queensland Courts releases guidelines on the responsible use of artificial intelligence tools for non-lawyers
Queensland Courts has released a set of guidelines aimed at non-lawyers to ensure the ethical and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in legal processes.
Amendments to Online Safety legislation impose further obligations on online service providers
A new set of amendments was registered for the Online Safety (Basic Online Safety Expectations) Determination 2022 (Cth). These amendments have created several additional expectations
Concerns mount over the sale of birth date and health data in Australia
Amid growing privacy concerns, experts warn about the potential misuse of Australians’ birth dates and health data. Katharine Kemp, a prominent voice in data privacy
South Australian government moves to ban social media for kids under 14 years old
In a significant move aimed at protecting children from the potential harms of social media, the South Australian government has proposed a ground-breaking policy to
WIPO adopts historic treaty on intellectual property, genetic resources, and traditional knowledge
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has announced the adoption of a historic treaty aimed at addressing the complex issues surrounding intellectual property (IP), genetic
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