Legislation stories

High repair costs deter electronics repair, fuels e-waste
Last week
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smartphones
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cleantech
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sustainability
New research from Trojan Electronics reveals that 56% of consumers avoid repairing devices due to high costs, exacerbating the UK’s e-waste crisis.

Safety tech sector sees $6.3 billion investment rise
Wed, 18th Dec 2024
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genai
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ai
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cybersecurity
Paladin Capital Group's latest report reveals global Safety Tech investment has surged to $6.3 billion, highlighting steady sector growth amid rising digital threats.

Claroty predicts increased focus on OT cybersecurity by 2025
Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Claroty's cybersecurity predictions for 2025 reveal imminent threats to critical infrastructure, with a push for stronger legislative reforms and security measures.

Fed gov imposes fines for inadequate scam prevention
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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uc
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email security
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risk & compliance
The federal government is set to impose fines of up to AUD $50 million on companies failing to implement effective measures against rising fraud.

Social media scams cost Australian children AUD $129,700
Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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edutech
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gaming
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phishing
AUCyber reports that Australian children have lost over AUD $129,700 to social media scams this year, prompting calls for enhanced online safety measures.

Social media ban to put TikTok security concerns under microscope
Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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social media
As Australia moves to ban social media for under-16s, TikTok faces intensified scrutiny over its security practices and controversial data collection methods.

UK considers ban on under-16s using social media
Tue, 12th Nov 2024
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social media
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digital age
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legislation
Ministers in the UK are considering banning under-16s from social media as discussions grow on enhancing online safety for children.

New cyber security legislative package: How will it impact organisations?
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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encryption
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Australia's government has unveiled a legislative package to enhance cyber security, impacting organisations through mandatory reporting and new device standards.

Australia mulls cyber law amid 23% rise in cyber attacks
Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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cybersecurity
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trustwave
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cyber attacks
Australia faces a 23% rise in cyber attacks, prompting calls for a new Cyber Security Act to bolster protection against escalating cybercrime threats.

Survey highlights: 83% aware of GenAI, call for eco-transparency
Tue, 1st Oct 2024
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martech
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power / energy
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cdp
A new survey reveals 83% of UK adults are familiar with GenAI tools like ChatGPT, yet concerns grow over their environmental impact, urging for transparency and regulation.

New Bill mandates extensive climate disclosure for Australian firms
Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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power / energy
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cleantech
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cloud services
New legislation mandates annual sustainability reports for large companies, requiring detailed emissions and climate risk disclosures by 1 January.

How government support can bolster business cybersecurity
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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edutech
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data protection
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it training
With cyber threats at an all-time high, the UK’s new Labour government has a critical opportunity to strengthen business cybersecurity through legislative reform and support.

AI advances spark both optimism & apprehension worldwide
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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martech
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cdp
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genai
Advances in AI spark both optimism and worry, with experts debating its impact on marketing, democracy, and human existence.

99% of UK businesses fined for data breaches, study finds
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
Over 99% of UK businesses were fined for data breaches in the past year, with the average fine hitting GBP £257,982, reveals ISMS.online research.

Tech investment can help small businesses stay ahead of impending IR reforms
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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risk & compliance
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productivity
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ir
With Australia's Closing Loopholes No. 2 Act set to take effect soon, small businesses must adopt tech investments to avert looming compliance challenges and penalties.

Australia’s National Cybersecurity Act races against technological advancement
Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
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data protection
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encryption
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advanced persistent threat protection
Australia's fragmented cybersecurity laws face overhaul as new National Cybersecurity Act aims to modernise protection against AI and quantum computing threats.

Sysdig introduces AI Workload Security for enhanced cloud risk management
Wed, 1st May 2024
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application security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
Sysdig unveils AI Workload Security to provide real-time cloud risk assessment, boosting visibility in AI infrastructures for swift response to threats and aiding regulatory compliance.

AI is here to stay - share market fads versus trends
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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robots
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data privacy
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ai
AI investments debate trends versus fads, with its longevity, sustainability and growing legal legitimacy suggesting a solid market trend rather than a fleeting hype.

Ensuring security without compromising privacy
Mon, 18th Mar 2024
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data protection
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Amid rising concerns over data privacy, organisations are prioritising security without compromising individual privacy, leveraging a unified privacy-centred approach and secure technology to balance protection and compliance.

IWD 2024: Championing women in cybersecurity every step of the way
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
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it industry
Amid a push for diversity in cybersecurity, experts highlight four key strategies to support women, potentially unlocking an additional $400 billion annually for the IT sector.