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The Institute of Public Affairs has written a letter to federal MPs calling for the Online Safety Act 2021 to be “abolished and redrafted”.
David Hollingworth • Mon, 09 Sep 2024
OAIC releases statement on MediSecure data breach
The Australian privacy commissioner’s current focus is on “ensuring that affected individuals are appropriately informed”.
David Hollingworth • Tue, 21 May 2024
TikTok, US DOJ ask for divest-or-ban rulings to be fast-tracked
TikTok and the US Department of Justice (DOJ) have requested that the review of the recently passed divest-or-pass bill have an accelerated schedule.
Daniel Croft • Mon, 20 May 2024
National cyber security coordinator provides update on MediSecure cyber investigation
Australian national cyber security coordinator Lieutenant General Michelle McGuinness has revealed the government’s initial findings after investigating the MediSecure ...
Daniel Croft • Fri, 17 May 2024
Macquarie calls for the creation of a Cyber Alliance Board
The Aussie telco and cloud security firm made the case for a co-regulatory cyber security model in a government submission that was revealed overnight.
David Hollingworth • Fri, 17 May 2024
Digital ID Bill passes Federal Parliament
A national digital identification bill has finally passed through both the Senate and now Parliament – only royal assent awaits.
BreachForums seized by global law enforcement, admin arrested
Global law enforcement agencies led by the FBI have taken control of the infamous BreachForums overnight.
Daniel Croft • Thu, 16 May 2024
Pizza Hut fined $2.5m for deluge of spam texts and emails
Pizza-maker panned for sending more than 10 million marketing messages in less than six months.
David Hollingworth • Thu, 16 May 2024
The industry speaks: Federal budget 2024
The numbers are up, and everyone has an opinion. Whether it’s national security, artificial intelligence (AI) investment, or big ideas for the future, here’s what the ...
David Hollingworth • Wed, 15 May 2024
Budget 2024: The cyber security first look
This year’s federal budget focuses on three very discrete cyber security areas: veterans claims processing, ATO support for victims of cyber crimes, and protecting ...
David Hollingworth • Tue, 14 May 2024
Digital ID receives over $288m in funding in federal budget
This year’s federal budget will include over $288 million in funding to bolster the adoption of its new Digital ID framework.
Daniel Croft • Tue, 14 May 2024
The industry speaks: Australian federal budget 2024 wish list
See what the industry is hoping for when it comes to cyber security in tomorrow’s (14 May) Labor budget.
David Hollingworth • Mon, 13 May 2024
Lawyers express frustration over year-old OAIC investigation into Latitude hack
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) and its New Zealand counterpart are yet to release any information regarding the investigation into 2023’s ...
David Hollingworth • Fri, 10 May 2024
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