Privacy Act Review Report examines personal information handling in Australia
The Privacy Act Review Report was recently released by the Attorney-General, shedding light on the current state of privacy laws in Australia. The report revealed
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AI to be used for the first time as legal representation in US court
The world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) lawyer is set to appear in a US court. The AI lawyer, DoNotPay, was developed by a start-up company to be capable of automatically …
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January 23, 2023
Victoria announces anti-theft number plate technology
Victoria Police have recently announced the implementation of new anti-theft number plate technology. This technology uses artificial intelligence (AI) to automatically detect stolen number plates on the road by embedding …
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January 17, 2023
Merit Protection Commissioner offers advice for automation in recruitment
The Merit Protection Commissioner is a statutory body that was setup to support compliance with the employment principles, values and the codes of conduct of both the Australian Public Service …
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January 16, 2023
Australia set to introduce autonomous vehicle legislation by 2026
The Australian government has announced plans to legislate the use of autonomous vehicles nationwide. The new laws, which are expected to come into effect in 2026, will establish a framework …
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January 9, 2023
Australian government considers electronic surveillance reform
Electronic surveillance is a contentious issue in Australia, with the government currently considering significant reforms to the way it is regulated. One of the key proposals is the creation of …
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January 9, 2023
Treasury releases consultation paper on Payments System Strategic Plan
The Australian Treasury has released a consultation paper seeking input from industry stakeholders into the Payments System Strategic Plan. Currently, Australia’s payment system has expanded in both size and complexity. …
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January 9, 2023
New Australian legislation proposed to combat loot boxes in video games
A new law being proposed in Australia could see loot boxes in video games restricted to adults only. Loot boxes are in-game items that can be purchased with real money …
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January 9, 2023
New Zealand plans to require major tech companies to pay for news
The New Zealand government is primed to release new legislation that will require major tech companies, like Google and Meta, to pay media companies for publishing and sharing news like …
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December 12, 2022
OAIC commences formal investigation following Medibank data breach
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has commenced a formal investigation into the data handling practices of Medibank following its recent breach. The Commissioner of the OAIC is …
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December 12, 2022
Victoria set to introduce new road rules regulating device use in vehicles
Victoria has implemented a new mobile phone detection camera system in an effort to crack down on distracted driving. Through the use of Artificial Intelligence
Getty Images commences legal proceedings over unlawful use of copyrighted images in AI development
Getty Images, a widely popular stock photo company, has filed a lawsuit in London alleging that Stability AI unlawfully scrapped millions of images from its
ACCC penalises ING Bank for breach of Consumer Data Right Rules
ING Bank, one of Australia’s leading financial institutions, has recently been fined for alleged breaches of the Consumer Data Right (CDR) Rules. The Australian Competition
Things You Need to Know About Tech Lawyers
A technology lawyer, also known as a tech lawyer, is an attorney who specializes in legal issues related to technology and the Internet. Areas of
Who is a commercial lawyer? (A Full Guide)
Commercial lawyers provide legal services to businesses and organisations, ensuring that their business interests are protected and any legal risks are minimized. Specifically, the area
Benefits of Hiring Our Software Lawyers
Arnotts Technology Lawyers are regarded as one of Australia’s leading law firms with over 30 years of experience at the intersection of law and technology.
ACCC examines sponsored advertising by social media influencers
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) recently conducted a social media sweep targeting influencers and their sponsored content on platforms such as Instagram, TikTok
Colombian judge uses ChatGPT in deciding a legal case
A Colombian judge recently made a ground-breaking ruling regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) language models in legal decision-making. In the case of whether
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