New e-book to help inform public sector of AI impacts
04 September, 2019The Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner has released an e-book covering the implications of using AI for government services.
Privacy a key focus in OAIC Corporate Plan 2019–20
28 August, 2019The OAIC has made embedding and enforcing strong privacy safeguards in the Consumer Data Right a key focus in its Corporate Plan for 2019–20.
ACMA seeks feedback on nbn consumer experience rules
13 August, 2019The ACMA is seeking stakeholder and community feedback to help fine-tune the rules governing nbn migration. Submissions close 5 September 2019.
Lack of standards hinders consumer data access: report
07 August, 2019A lack of standards is preventing consumers from accessing personal data collected by social media, online searches, telcos and fitness trackers.
Experts meet to discuss ethical military use of AI
05 August, 2019Global experts met in Canberra last week to discuss ethics around military use of AI-based weapons systems, business management and decision support tools.
Australians increasingly worried about surveillance powers
25 July, 2019 by Jonathan NallyThree-quarters of Australians are worried about laws making it easier for the government agencies to gain access their private data, according to a new poll.
auDA recruiting for its new board
22 July, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralia's .au domain administrator auDA is reconstituting its board as a result of a scathing government review into its operations.
Standards Australia seeks input on developing AI standards
25 June, 2019Standards Australia is seeking feedback on a proposal to develop artificial intelligence (AI) implementation standards and what they should entail.
Aussie IT admins overstressed and underappreciated
24 May, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralian IT administrators report being frustrated by network and other issues, and just over a third feel there is a lack of appreciation for what they do.
ACMA issues warnings to 11 telcos over PA services
08 May, 2019The ACMA has formally warned 11 telcos for failing to tell new customers they do not offer priority assistance (PA) services.
MacGibbon resigns as head of ACSC
06 May, 2019 by Jonathan NallyThe National Cyber Security Adviser and head of the Australian Cyber Security Centre, Alastair MacGibbon, will return to the private sector at the end of the month.
New ISACA program assists with AWS audits
06 May, 2019ISACA has launched a new audit program to support IT auditors in their assessments of Amazon Web Services (AWS) deployments.
Thirty years on, it's time to fix the internet
19 March, 2019 by Laurie PattonPoliticians are calling on social media outlets to take action against those spreading violent hate speech. They could start by banning anonymous posts.
Professional Standards Scheme certification for ACS
26 February, 2019ACS has now been certified by the Professional Standards Council under the Professional Standards Scheme.
Consumer Safeguards Review recommends transparency
24 January, 2019The focus of a new Consumer Safeguards Review will be on ensuring transparency and better choice for customers.
