legislation

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
Corrective services agencies to receive telco data access powers

Corrective services agencies to receive telco data access powers

Under proposed changes to data retention laws.
Justin Hendry Feb 17 2022 5:17PM Telco/ISP
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
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
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
Gov appoints new National Data Commissioner

Gov appoints new National Data Commissioner

Designate role until controversial bill passes.
Justin Hendry Dec 2 2021 1:15PM Strategy
Australia to launch inquiry into big tech's behaviour

Australia to launch inquiry into big tech's behaviour

Under threat of even more legislation.
Colin Packham Dec 1 2021 6:14AM Software
EU countries agree on common stance on new rules for US tech giants

EU countries agree on common stance on new rules for US tech giants

Changes include the right to unsubscribe from core services.
Foo Yun Chee Nov 26 2021 1:30PM Software
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
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
EU plans to legislate for common phone charger

EU plans to legislate for common phone charger

Despite Apple grumbles.
Foo Yun Chee Sep 22 2021 6:50AM Hardware
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
Online account takeover bill faces 33 changes to pass parliament

Online account takeover bill faces 33 changes to pass parliament

PJCIS wants greater oversight, new assurances on use.
Justin Hendry Aug 6 2021 12:53PM Security
Treasury to expand consumer data right with three new sharing models

Treasury to expand consumer data right with three new sharing models

Moves to "lower barriers to participation".
Justin Hendry Jul 5 2021 6:52AM Strategy
Cross-border data access bill waved through parliament

Cross-border data access bill waved through parliament

US CLOUD Act agreement to follow.
Justin Hendry Jun 25 2021 1:07PM Security
Labor introduces bill to mandate ransomware payment reporting

Labor introduces bill to mandate ransomware payment reporting

After spate of high-profile attacks.
Justin Hendry Jun 21 2021 12:31PM Security
US Senate passes sweeping bill to address China tech threat

US Senate passes sweeping bill to address China tech threat

Will boost ability to compete with Chinese technology.
David Shepardson Jun 9 2021 11:35AM Hardware

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