In the current digital economy, a strong social media presence can be a valuable asset and contribute significantly to a company's overall worth. But, it is not always recognised by...
Entities with a reporting period of 1 January to 31 December are reminded that their annual Modern Slavery Statement must be submitted to the Department of Home Affairs by no...
Australian corporates and financial services businesses are encouraged to review their cybersecurity measures following the Federal Court's first-of-its-kind decision in Australian Securities and Investments Commission v RI Advice Group Pty...
For the first time, the Australian Federal Court has ruled on cyber security risk and cyber resilience in connection with Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) conditions, with significant implications for...
Facebook owner Meta Platforms Inc and Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (together, Meta) again face regulatory scrutiny for allegedly contravening Australian laws.
Facebook continues to face regulatory scrutiny from the Australian Information Commissioner, which has successfully sought leave to serve legal proceedings on the social media giant.
It is notable that so many businesses have been able to move relatively seamlessly to a remote working model in the wake of COVID-19. However, this rapid and unexpected shift...
The cyber threat landscape has evolved rapidly in 2021. We have seen responsive and malleable cyber attacks, including exploitation of the pandemic environment..
Australian regulations governing crypto assets and the crypto industry are set to be reformed, with the government announcing plans in response to recommendations set out in the Senate Committee Report...
In October 2021, the Select Committee on Australia as a Technology and Financial Centre published its final report on the regulation of crypto assets.
In 2021, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner released three determinations in respect of its investigations into the privacy practices of Uber, 7-Eleven and Clearview AI.
On 23 June 2021, the Online Safety Act 2021 (Cth) was passed by Parliament and will commence on 23 January 2022. The Act builds upon the existing online regulatory framework...