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AFP gets budget backing to beef up account takeovers

AFP gets budget backing to beef up account takeovers

Commissioner says powers are the 'envy' of the world.
Justin Hendry Mar 31 2022 12:20PM Security
Hackers face 25 years' jail for ransomware attacks on critical infrastructure

Hackers face 25 years' jail for ransomware attacks on critical infrastructure

Cryptocurrency seizure in the bill, plus other new offences.
Justin Hendry Feb 17 2022 4:48PM Security
US appeals court upholds California net neutrality law

US appeals court upholds California net neutrality law

Aims to protect the open internet.
David Shepardson Jan 31 2022 12:22PM Telco/ISP
Home Affairs says online account takeover powers now in use

Home Affairs says online account takeover powers now in use

First warrants issued to authorities late last year.
Justin Hendry Jan 31 2022 8:01AM Security
Google warns Aussie libel ruling could force it to censor search results

Google warns Aussie libel ruling could force it to censor search results

Decision has "broad implications" for search engines and hyperlinks.
Justin Hendry Jan 24 2022 4:00PM Software
Gov holds off extending encryption powers to anti-corruption bodies

Gov holds off extending encryption powers to anti-corruption bodies

Labor wants answers after U-turn.
Justin Hendry Jan 11 2022 4:44PM Security
Australia and US sign CLOUD Act deal for cross-border data access

Australia and US sign CLOUD Act deal for cross-border data access

Law enforcement agencies get streamlined path for data requests.
Justin Hendry Dec 16 2021 1:16PM Security
Police get more time to prosecute hacking offences in NSW

Police get more time to prosecute hacking offences in NSW

Time limit climbs from 12 months to 3 years.
Justin Hendry Dec 3 2021 7:00AM Security
Real legaltech transformation yet to occur, says Ashurst partner

Real legaltech transformation yet to occur, says Ashurst partner

Resistance to business model disruption.
Velvet-Belle Templeman Dec 1 2021 11:24AM Emerging Tech
Mini-documentary: Digital transformation in the legal sector

Mini-documentary: Digital transformation in the legal sector

Slow adopters, but the pace is changing.
Velvet-Belle Templeman Nov 30 2021 7:30AM Emerging Tech
NSW bans police from accessing QR code check-in data

NSW bans police from accessing QR code check-in data

Covid-19 information privacy bill passes.
Justin Hendry Nov 22 2021 1:39PM Security
NSW moves to fortify check-in app data privacy, prevent police access

NSW moves to fortify check-in app data privacy, prevent police access

Introduces Covid-19 information privacy bill.
Justin Hendry Nov 12 2021 7:00AM Security
UK could speed up criminal sanctions for big tech hosting harmful content

UK could speed up criminal sanctions for big tech hosting harmful content

Minister wants new powers in less than six months.
Staff Writer Nov 5 2021 6:50AM Software
Australia to make permanent company laws allowing virtual AGMs

Australia to make permanent company laws allowing virtual AGMs

After temporary arrangement through pandemic.
Staff Writer Oct 20 2021 12:15PM Cloud
Tech giants say gov cyber incident intervention powers 'unworkable'

Tech giants say gov cyber incident intervention powers 'unworkable'

Will create 'troubling global precedent'.
Justin Hendry Oct 15 2021 12:40PM Security
Government plans mandatory reporting, new offences for ransomware crackdown

Government plans mandatory reporting, new offences for ransomware crackdown

Outlines legislative reforms under new plan.
Justin Hendry Oct 13 2021 10:54AM Security
China drafts new data measures, defines "core data"

China drafts new data measures, defines "core data"

To bolster new data security law.
Josh Horwitz Oct 1 2021 6:50AM Storage
South Korea's parliament passes bill to curb Google, Apple commission dominance

South Korea's parliament passes bill to curb Google, Apple commission dominance

One of many moves worldwide to rein in app store charging models.
Heekyong Yang Sep 1 2021 6:26AM Software
Police get online account takeover, data disruption powers

Police get online account takeover, data disruption powers

After "extraordinary" bill passes federal parliament.
Justin Hendry Aug 25 2021 5:02PM Security
Labor reintroduces ransomware bill in the senate

Labor reintroduces ransomware bill in the senate

Accuses govt of putting off debate.
Justin Hendry Aug 12 2021 12:59PM Security

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