Industry News
Facebook to be fined £500K by UK's ICO
The UK Information Commissioner's Office's ongoing investigation into the Cambridge Analytica scandal will likely see Facebook fined £500,000. [ + ]
Digital detox holidays growing in popularity
'Unplugged' holidays are on the rise around the world, with a study suggesting that they could form an important part of future tourism. [ + ]
Businesses unable to handle all their data: Gemalto
Two in three companies are collecting more data than they are able to analyse, according to new research from Gemalto. [ + ]
IoT spending tipped to reach $6bn by 2023
Spending on IoT (Internet of Things) is expected to reach over $6 billion globally by 2023, according to a new study from Juniper Research. [ + ]
Qld tech start-ups to benefit from new govt grants
Hundreds of thousands of dollars in grants will be awarded to Queensland tech innovators as part of a new government scheme. [ + ]
New draft telco industry code released
The Communications Alliance is consulting on an updated version of the enforceable Telecommunications Consumer Protection (TCP) Code. [ + ]
AI dangerous if not properly regulated: TWU
Artificial intelligence needs to be properly regulated, and a proposal for voluntary certification is not sufficient, according to the Transport Workers Union. [ + ]
Vic start-ups benefit from new accelerators
The Victorian Government is investing $13.45 million in three world-class accelerators that will benefit start-ups around the state. [ + ]
New Perth JCSC targets cyber attacks
A new Joint Cyber Security Centre (JCSC) has opened in Perth, with the aim of keeping Australians safe from cyber attacks. [ + ]
Australian networking market has a banner Q1
The Australian networking market was off to a promising start during the first quarter, according to IDC. [ + ]
Nomis selects Melbourne for APAC HQ
The move will boost Victoria's growing fintech sector and create up to 50 jobs over five years. [ + ]
Govt consulting on Data Sharing Act
The government has released a discussion paper related to the proposed design of the new Data Sharing and Release Act. [ + ]
Applications open for Data Advisory Council
Data privacy experts will have until 20 July to apply to join the National Data Advisory Council. [ + ]
Shred-it opens Sydney plant
The plant will allow Shred-it to have an active role in assisting businesses and government agencies comply with stringent data privacy legislation. [ + ]
ACCC examining online media and marketing platforms
The ACCC's inquiry into digital platforms will examine the disruptive effect of digital platforms on society and consider investigations and developments overseas. [ + ]
