The competition watchdog’s new $27 million digital platforms unit has been put straight to work, with two inquiries launched into some of the biggest tech companies in the world....
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There won’t be any amendments to the Commonwealth’s controversial encryption-busting powers until October at the earliest with the Coalition signalling it would vote down Labor’s attempts to “repair” the...
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New legislation would be required for Australia to qualify for a much sought-after data-sharing agreement with the US, paving the way for amendments to the controversial encryption powers, according...
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Labor will attempt to amend legislation paving the way for a mandatory credit reporting regime in the Senate after it finally passed through the lower house, nearly two and...
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A new government inquiry looking at expanding the Consumer Data Right before the scheme had actually launched is “premature”, according to the Financial Rights Legal Centre. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg...
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The Australian Privacy Commissioner has launched an inquiry into a “really dangerous” facial recognition app that its founder has said is already being used by police in Australia. Clearview...
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When it comes to impacting citizens’ day-to-day lives, access to effective healthcare for chronic or traumatic conditions is paramount. Data has the potential to help produce better outcomes for...
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The government is planning a major communications campaign around its troubled digital identity project, which has been readied to move into its next phase. The move comes as the...
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Current laws and regulations aren’t enough to stop FinTechs shirking the new Consumer Data Right rules, according to two major consumer groups. In a joint submission to the Select...
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Banning Huawei from participating in Australia’s 5G network could cost up to $300 million annually and lead to three million Australians missing out on the new technology, according to...
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The government is on the hunt for the new head of the Australian Cyber Security Centre with its current boss set to lead the country’s spy agency from next...
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There are “no issues” with Australia qualifying for a data-sharing agreement with the US due to the controversial encryption powers, according to the Home Affairs department. In an answer...
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Australia’s imminent open banking regime should include lower tiers of accreditation for data receivers and easier ways for third-parties to gain access to banking data, according to ANZ. The...
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Existing laws must be better enforced and regulatory gaps filled in order to ensure that new technologies like artificial intelligence don’t infringe on human rights, according to Human Rights...