Cyber policy critical for Oceania's economic future
26 February, 2020Oceania nations needs to prioritise cyber policy as cybersecurity becomes an "urgent and fundamental issue" for all countries, GFCE Foundation President Chris Painter has warned.
Social media sites urged to flag coronavirus misinformation
05 February, 2020Responsible Technology Australia is calling on social media platforms to flag coronavirus misinformation as it continues to spread on their sites.
Cyber 2020 Forum to help shape new cybersecurity strategy
28 January, 2020Cybersecurity leaders are set to visit ECU on 29 January to discuss high-level strategies for keeping the government, businesses and families safe online.
ACMA to call on ISPs to block nine illegal gambling websites
15 January, 2020The ACMA is calling on Australian ISPs to block nine gambling websites after it received over 79 complaints against them and found them to be operating illegally.
AHRC publishes AI discussion paper
19 December, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Australian Human Rights Commission has made a range of proposals for safeguarding human rights in the face of the adoption of AI and other new technologies.
Consumer Safeguards Review paves way for improvements
19 December, 2019The second Consumer Safeguards Review report has been released as part of the federal government's plan to modernise telecommunication service delivery.
ACS releases data privacy paper
05 December, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe ACS has published a new technical white paper outlining the need to develop a safe data sharing regime for government that maintains citizens' privacy.
NSW mobile phone laws catch up with technology
04 December, 2019Drivers in NSW can now legally use their mobile phone as a digital wallet or to access their digital licence while behind the wheel, under strict conditions...
Optus to pay $6.4 million over misleading claims
02 December, 2019Optus has been ordered by the Federal Court to pay $6.4 million in penalties for making misleading claims about home internet disconnections, after action by the ACCC.
Roadmap points Australia to AI specialisation
20 November, 2019Australia's AI specialisation opportunities lie in health, infrastructure and natural resources, according to CSIRO's Data61 AI roadmap.
ACMA set to block illegal offshore gambling websites
12 November, 2019Illegal offshore gambling websites could soon be blocked by Australian ISPs under new instructions from the ACMA.
Businesses to trial AI ethics principles
11 November, 2019Eight new AI ethics principles will be put to the test in a trial led by some of the biggest businesses in Australia.
OAIC seeks feedback on Privacy Safeguard Guidelines
23 October, 2019The OAIC is seeking feedback on draft Privacy Safeguard Guidelines, designed to help industry understand their obligations under the CDR framework.
Cybersecurity and data management top concerns for IT auditors
21 October, 2019IT security, privacy and cybersecurity remain the top challenges for IT auditors worldwide, followed by data management and emerging technologies.
New guide could help improve patients' privacy
11 October, 2019Patients' health information could be better protected with the help of a new privacy guide issued by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.
