legislation
AFP gets budget backing to beef up account takeovers
Commissioner says powers are the 'envy' of the world.
Mar 31 2022 12:20PM
Corrective services agencies to receive telco data access powers
Under proposed changes to data retention laws.
Feb 17 2022 5:17PM
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
Home Affairs says online account takeover powers now in use
First warrants issued to authorities late last year.
Jan 31 2022 8:01AM
Police get more time to prosecute hacking offences in NSW
Time limit climbs from 12 months to 3 years.
Dec 3 2021 7:00AM
Gov appoints new National Data Commissioner
Designate role until controversial bill passes.
Dec 2 2021 1:15PM
Australia to launch inquiry into big tech's behaviour
Under threat of even more legislation.
Dec 1 2021 6:14AM
EU countries agree on common stance on new rules for US tech giants
Changes include the right to unsubscribe from core services.
Nov 26 2021 1:30PM
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
Government plans mandatory reporting, new offences for ransomware crackdown
Outlines legislative reforms under new plan.
Oct 13 2021 10:54AM
EU plans to legislate for common phone charger
Despite Apple grumbles.
Sep 22 2021 6:50AM
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
Cross-border data access bill waved through parliament
US CLOUD Act agreement to follow.
Jun 25 2021 1:07PM
Labor introduces bill to mandate ransomware payment reporting
After spate of high-profile attacks.
Jun 21 2021 12:31PM
US Senate passes sweeping bill to address China tech threat
Will boost ability to compete with Chinese technology.
Jun 9 2021 11:35AM
