Enhanced data privacy ensures online safety
The unveiling of the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024 marks a pivotal moment in the discussion about children’s safety online. UNICEF
Government on reinforcing online data security
The Albanese Government welcomes the final report from the independent statutory review of the Online Safety Act 2021. The comprehensive review examined the Act’s current
Digital government to safeguard the online youth
The Albanese Government plans to introduce legislation that establishes a minimum age requirement for accessing social media, representing an essential step in protecting Australian children
NSW to enhance online cybersecurity tools
The NSW government has introduced a range of cutting-edge tools to enhance online safety in response to the concerning rise in scam activities throughout Australia.
Government advances online safety innovations
A groundbreaking new study into the patterns of terrorist language could help authorities create algorithms to detect and flag extremist content online. The study by
Digital government connects families online
This was done as part of the School Student Broadband Initiative, delivering real cost-of-living support for families doing it tough. The School Student Broadband Initiative—launched
Public consultation launched to further combat online misinformation
ACMA has launched a public consultation on a framework aimed at empowering digital platforms to combat online misinformation. “Mis and disinformation sows division within the
eSafety Commissioner fund to further safeguard Australians online
In a move to prioritize the safety of Australians in the online realm, the federal government has announced a $132.1 million increase in funding for
Maven Data founder accurately predicts election results from online data
At least eight new independent MPs are set to enter parliament following the results of the federal election, surprising everyone except an analyst who says
Privacy Awareness Week highlights privacy as the foundation of trust
Privacy authorities from around Australia are joining together for Privacy Awareness Week 2022 to highlight privacy as the foundation of trust between the community, business
Aust Gov introduces new legislation to hold tech companies accountable
The Australian Government will be introducing new legislation this year, providing ACMA with new regulatory powers to hold big tech companies to account for harmful content
MPs call for tighter controls on combating online crime
Members of the Parliament have become concerned over the Australian Government’s proposed hacking powers that will help combat online crime. As such, they have declared