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Treasury releases Proposal Paper for cryptocurrency licensing

The Australian Treasury has released a Proposal Paper introducing a regulatory framework to address consumer harms in the cryptocurrency ecosystem whilst supporting innovation and development. This entails regulating exchanges, custodians, …
October 26, 2023

Telecommunications regulations amendment extended by 12 months

The Telecommunications Amendment (Disclosure of Information for the Purpose of Cyber Security) Regulations 2023 (Amendment) commenced on 30 September 2023. The Amendment extends the operation of ss 15A and 15B …
October 26, 2023

Farmer’s thumbs-up emoji held to be electronic signature

In a recent Canadian case, the use of emojis as a means of confirming a contract has raised intriguing questions about the ever-evolving landscape of contract law in the digital …
September 18, 2023

Data transfers between the US and EU commence under the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework

The European Union (EU) has taken a momentous leap towards reinforcing data protection with its recent adequacy decision pertaining to the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. This significant development, as outlined …
September 18, 2023

Joint statement by 12 international privacy commissioners warns against data scraping

Safeguarding personal information has become a paramount concern for both individuals and governments. A joint statement signed by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) alongside 11 counterparts in …
September 12, 2023

Australian Government responds to Age Verification Roadmap

The Australian government has released its long-anticipated response to the “Roadmap for Age Verification,” a comprehensive document addressing age verification challenges in various industries, particularly those involving online services and …
September 12, 2023

Meta suspends fact-checker amidst Indigenous Voice referendum

Facebook’s parent company, Meta, has suspended the RMIT FactLab fact-checking team, casting a shadow of doubt over the ongoing discourse surrounding the Indigenous Voice to Parliament Referendum in Australia. This …
September 4, 2023

IP Australia releases guidance on trade mark classification of emerging technology

Intellectual Property Australia (IP Australia) has recently released new guidance that addresses the classification of trade marks for emerging technologies, providing clarity in an ever-evolving landscape. This is a response …
September 4, 2023

DoorDash fined $2M for spam texts and emails

In a garish move highlighting the growing concerns surrounding digital communication ethics, food delivery giant DoorDash has been hit with a substantial $2 million penalty by the Australian Communications and …
September 4, 2023

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