Uber to pay $272 million to Australian taxi drivers
In a ground-breaking development for the ride-hailing industry, Uber has agreed to pay $272 million to Australian taxi operators as compensation for lost income in
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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 …
March 31, 2025
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
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 …
March 24, 2025
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
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
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
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
European Commission found to have infringed data protection laws
The European Data Protection Supervisor revealed that the European Commission has infringed several data protection laws when using Microsoft 365. The Commission breached the European
Introduction of Australia’s Digital ID Bill 2024
The Digital ID Bill 2024 was recently investigated by the Senate Economics and Legislation Committee. In its report, the Committee was overall pleased with the
US SEC uncovers AI washing in corporate case
The recent settlement between the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and two investment advisers, Delphia and Global Predictions, sheds light on the deceptive
Apple faces lawsuit over App Store monopoly allegations in the US
Apple is currently embroiled in a legal battle with the Department of Justice (DOJ) over allegations of monopolistic practices related to its App Store in
AI set to impact 95% of Australia’s workforce
A recent report by the Australian Computer Society has shed light on the profound impact that artificial intelligence (AI) and critical technologies will have on
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
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
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