legislation

Govt urged to refine CLOUD Act-readying bill

Govt urged to refine CLOUD Act-readying bill

But intelligence committee gives in principle support.
Justin Hendry May 14 2021 9:51AM Security
AWS asks govt to ban systemic weaknesses in online takeover bill

AWS asks govt to ban systemic weaknesses in online takeover bill

Wants specific prohibition added.
Justin Hendry Feb 15 2021 3:36PM Security
Online account takeover powers sent to PJCIS for review

Online account takeover powers sent to PJCIS for review

Legislation to face much-needed scrutiny.
Justin Hendry Dec 8 2020 6:29PM Security
Govt urged to avoid TOLA repeat with dark web laws

Govt urged to avoid TOLA repeat with dark web laws

Law Council says proper scrutiny needed.
Justin Hendry Dec 3 2020 6:47PM Security
Australian govt makes play for sweeping online account takeover powers

Australian govt makes play for sweeping online account takeover powers

'Exclusive control' for serious offences.
Justin Hendry Dec 3 2020 12:32PM Security
Digital identity legislation up for consultation

Digital identity legislation up for consultation

Ahead of private sector expansion.
Justin Hendry Nov 17 2020 1:24PM Strategy
Govt kicks off long-awaited Privacy Act review

Govt kicks off long-awaited Privacy Act review

Terms of reference released.
Justin Hendry Oct 30 2020 5:26PM Security
DTA to gain 40 staff after budget windfall

DTA to gain 40 staff after budget windfall

Workforce boost to support digital agenda.
Justin Hendry Oct 30 2020 7:14AM Strategy
ACMA wants power to force 'rogue' internet providers offline

ACMA wants power to force 'rogue' internet providers offline

Calls for the end of industry co-regulation.
Ry Crozier Oct 28 2020 6:52AM Telco/ISP
NSW runs AI over legislation to find reform opportunities

NSW runs AI over legislation to find reform opportunities

All 89,000 sections assessed.
Justin Hendry Jul 28 2020 6:01AM Strategy
COVIDSafe privacy protections now locked in law

COVIDSafe privacy protections now locked in law

Contact tracing app bill passes with minor improvements.
Justin Hendry May 14 2020 11:28AM Strategy
Microsoft alarmed by secrecy provisions in CLOUD Act-readying bill

Microsoft alarmed by secrecy provisions in CLOUD Act-readying bill

Wants "blanket" ban on disclosure axed.
Justin Hendry May 8 2020 12:08PM Strategy
Govt unveils COVIDSafe contact tracing app bill

Govt unveils COVIDSafe contact tracing app bill

Unlawful access punishable by five years jail.
Justin Hendry May 5 2020 6:48AM Security
Google warns of overreach in proposed cross-border data access regime

Google warns of overreach in proposed cross-border data access regime

Fines for non-compliance go against the CLOUD Act.
Justin Hendry May 4 2020 1:08PM Security
Govt clears the way for US CLOUD Act data swap deal

Govt clears the way for US CLOUD Act data swap deal

Introduces bill to formalise future bilateral agreement.
Justin Hendry Mar 5 2020 2:24PM Strategy
Home Affairs rejects claims anti-encryption laws conflict with US CLOUD Act

Home Affairs rejects claims anti-encryption laws conflict with US CLOUD Act

“No issues” that would prevent bilateral agreement.
Justin Hendry Jan 14 2020 12:40PM Security
Poor debate, understanding damaging tech laws: Labor

Poor debate, understanding damaging tech laws: Labor

"Policy has fallen too far behind the pace of technological change".
Justin Hendry Nov 20 2019 1:37PM Strategy
Digital ID laws needed before bank, state govt buy-in: DTA

Digital ID laws needed before bank, state govt buy-in: DTA

Decentralised identity model can't progress without.
Justin Hendry Oct 28 2019 12:58PM Financial Services
Senate pushes encryption fix for US CLOUD Act fracture

Senate pushes encryption fix for US CLOUD Act fracture

To ensure Australian access to US servers.
Justin Hendry Oct 17 2019 6:10PM Strategy
Govt to reintroduce consumer data right bill

Govt to reintroduce consumer data right bill

After it lapsed at parliament’s dissolution.
Ry Crozier Jul 22 2019 1:08PM Strategy

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