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AFP gets budget backing to beef up account takeovers
Commissioner says powers are the 'envy' of the world.
Mar 31 2022 12:20PM
Hackers face 25 years' jail for ransomware attacks on critical infrastructure
Cryptocurrency seizure in the bill, plus other new offences.
Feb 17 2022 4:48PM
US appeals court upholds California net neutrality law
Aims to protect the open internet.
Jan 31 2022 12:22PM
Home Affairs says online account takeover powers now in use
First warrants issued to authorities late last year.
Jan 31 2022 8:01AM
Google warns Aussie libel ruling could force it to censor search results
Decision has "broad implications" for search engines and hyperlinks.
Jan 24 2022 4:00PM
Gov holds off extending encryption powers to anti-corruption bodies
Labor wants answers after U-turn.
Jan 11 2022 4:44PM
Australia and US sign CLOUD Act deal for cross-border data access
Law enforcement agencies get streamlined path for data requests.
Dec 16 2021 1:16PM
Police get more time to prosecute hacking offences in NSW
Time limit climbs from 12 months to 3 years.
Dec 3 2021 7:00AM
NSW bans police from accessing QR code check-in data
Covid-19 information privacy bill passes.
Nov 22 2021 1:39PM
NSW moves to fortify check-in app data privacy, prevent police access
Introduces Covid-19 information privacy bill.
Nov 12 2021 7:00AM
UK could speed up criminal sanctions for big tech hosting harmful content
Minister wants new powers in less than six months.
Nov 5 2021 6:50AM
Australia to make permanent company laws allowing virtual AGMs
After temporary arrangement through pandemic.
Oct 20 2021 12:15PM
Tech giants say gov cyber incident intervention powers 'unworkable'
Will create 'troubling global precedent'.
Oct 15 2021 12:40PM
Government plans mandatory reporting, new offences for ransomware crackdown
Outlines legislative reforms under new plan.
Oct 13 2021 10:54AM
China drafts new data measures, defines "core data"
To bolster new data security law.
Oct 1 2021 6:50AM
South Korea's parliament passes bill to curb Google, Apple commission dominance
One of many moves worldwide to rein in app store charging models.
Sep 1 2021 6:26AM
Police get online account takeover, data disruption powers
After "extraordinary" bill passes federal parliament.
Aug 25 2021 5:02PM
Labor reintroduces ransomware bill in the senate
Accuses govt of putting off debate.
Aug 12 2021 12:59PM
Online account takeover bill faces 33 changes to pass parliament
PJCIS wants greater oversight, new assurances on use.
Aug 6 2021 12:53PM
Treasury to expand consumer data right with three new sharing models
Moves to "lower barriers to participation".
Jul 5 2021 6:52AM
