Meta not to renew commercial agreements with Australian media
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, recently made headlines with its decision not to renew commercial agreements with Australian news media outlets. This
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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
Bill passes House of Representatives to potentially ban TikTok in the US
The recent passage of a Bill by the United States House of Representatives has sent shockwaves through the tech world, particularly impacting social media giant
Latest Notifiable Data Breaches Report reveals risk of outsourcing information handling to third parties
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) released its Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) Report for July to December 2023, providing valuable insights into the
Australia and the United Kingdom unite to advance online safety and security
Australia and the United Kingdom are forging a strong partnership aimed at enhancing online safety and security for their citizens. The recent signing of a
Australian Law Council explores whether artificial intelligence can draft legislation
The Australian Law Council’s recent research delves into the intricate relationship between legislation and artificial intelligence (AI), shedding light on the challenges and opportunities posed
Federal Court applies financial services law to crypto-based financial products
The recent case of Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) v Web3 Ventures Pty Ltd [2024] FCA 64 sheds light on the regulatory landscape surrounding
Australia establishes new artificial intelligence expert group
The Australian government has taken a significant stride towards fostering responsible and innovative artificial intelligence (AI) development with the establishment of a new expert group
Proposed Bill to strengthen defamation laws for the digital age
In response to the evolving challenges posed by the digital landscape, the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) government has introduced new defamation laws aimed at providing
LexisNexis unveils revolutionary legal generative AI solution
LexisNexis, a leader in legal technology and information solutions in Australia and abroad, has introduced Lexis+ AI, a transformative legal generative artificial intelligence (AI) poised
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