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Human Technology Institute releases a model law for facial recognition in Australia
Following the alleged misuse of facial recognition technology by local retailers this year, the Human Technology Institute has released a report proposing a model law for facial recognition. Facial recognition …
October 4, 2022
Meta fined $400 million for breach of Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (Commission) has fined Meta (Facebook) approximately $400 million for contravening the General Data Protection Regulation’s (GDPR) privacy laws relating to the protection of children’s privacy online. …
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September 25, 2022
APRA proposes new operational risk management requirements for emerging technology activities
At Arnotts Technology Lawyers, we regularly advise technology providers, including As-a-Service providers who supply services to Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) regulated entities, including banks, in relation to prudential and …
September 25, 2022
Treasury seeks stakeholder consultation to allow virtual regulatory hearings and examinations
The Treasury is seeking stakeholder opinion on new legislation to clarify the ability of regulators to hold virtual hearings and examinations. The proposed Treasury Laws Amendment (Modernising Business Communications) Bill …
September 19, 2022
Federal Court decision examines insurance policy in the context of cyberattacks
In the decision of Inchcape Australia Limited v Chubb Insurance Australia Limited [2022] FCA 883, the Federal Court of Australia interpreted the terms of an insurance policy in the case …
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September 19, 2022
Priority registration for “.au” domain names until 20 September 2022
Australian organisations, businesses and individuals can now register for a new category of domain names in Australia. This category is known as “.au direct” and will allow website URLs to …
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September 19, 2022
Commonwealth Ombudsman report highlights compliance issues when handling telecommunications metadata
The Commonwealth Ombudsman released its annual report of the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979 (Cth). This report detailed the inspection of agencies’ records relating to stored communications and access …
September 19, 2022
5 Reasons Why Your MSP Business Needs a Solid Customer Agreement
Are you a Managed Service Provider (MSP)? Here are 5 reasons why you need to get your Customer Agreement reviewed by an experienced Technology Lawyer. Here are 5 reasons you …
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September 6, 2022
Airbnb deploys anti-party technology after success in Australia
Airbnb releases new anti-party technology following a successful pilot in Australia. Airbnb first changed its position on parties in August 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Initially, this …
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September 5, 2022
Insights into IT Law: What Makes It So Important
IT Law refers to the category of law that applies to information technology (IT). It covers all of the different legal issues that can arise
Labor Government plans to revamp crypto assets regulation
The Labor Government has announced a proposed multi-step plan to establish a new cryptocurrency regulatory framework in Australia. In his joint media release, the Treasurer
OAIC commences investigation into Optus data leak
Following the data breach of millions of Optus customers, the Office of the Australian Information Commission (OAIC) has launched a formal investigation into the personal
Victorian Institute of Technology found in breach of anti-spam laws
The Victorian Institute of Technology (VIT) has been found to be in breach of Australia’s anti-spam legislation. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) commenced
New research project finds growing presence of artificial intelligence in courtrooms worldwide
The Australian Institute for Judicial Administration (AIJA), UNSW Law & Justice, UNSW Allens Hub for Technology, Law, and Innovation, and the Law Society of NSW’s
Human Technology Institute releases a model law for facial recognition in Australia
Following the alleged misuse of facial recognition technology by local retailers this year, the Human Technology Institute has released a report proposing a model law
Meta fined $400 million for breach of Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (Commission) has fined Meta (Facebook) approximately $400 million for contravening the General Data Protection Regulation’s (GDPR) privacy laws relating to the
APRA proposes new operational risk management requirements for emerging technology activities
At Arnotts Technology Lawyers, we regularly advise technology providers, including As-a-Service providers who supply services to Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) regulated entities, including banks,
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