Facebook to be fined £500K by UK's ICO
12 July, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe UK Information Commissioner's Office's ongoing investigation into the Cambridge Analytica scandal will likely see Facebook fined £500,000.
IMF Bentham launches class action against Facebook
11 July, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingLaw firm IMF Bentham is inviting Australian Facebook users hit by the Cambridge Analytica scandal to join a class action seeking compensation from Facebook.
Grumpy, but not sure why — the battle over domain names
11 July, 2018 by Laurie PattonClaims of widespread disquiet among the auDA constituency might be a tad overblown, writes Laurie Patton.
IoT spending tipped to reach $6bn by 2023
11 July, 2018Spending on IoT (Internet of Things) is expected to reach over $6 billion globally by 2023, according to a new study from Juniper Research.
Businesses unable to handle all their data: Gemalto
11 July, 2018Two in three companies are collecting more data than they are able to analyse, according to new research from Gemalto.
AI dangerous if not properly regulated: TWU
10 July, 2018Artificial intelligence needs to be properly regulated, and a proposal for voluntary certification is not sufficient, according to the Transport Workers Union.
Qld tech start-ups to benefit from new govt grants
10 July, 2018Hundreds of thousands of dollars in grants will be awarded to Queensland tech innovators as part of a new government scheme.
Vic start-ups benefit from new accelerators
10 July, 2018The Victorian Government is investing $13.45 million in three world-class accelerators that will benefit start-ups around the state.
New draft telco industry code released
10 July, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Communications Alliance is consulting on an updated version of the enforceable Telecommunications Consumer Protection (TCP) Code.
Neustar accuses Afilias of misleading over .au
09 July, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingFormer .au registrar Neustar has accused Afilias of misleading the public with its claims about the new registry platform it is providing.
Monozukuri: not just for tech, but an art for society
09 July, 2018 by Minoru Usui, President, Seiko Epson Corporation | Supplied by: Epson Australia Pty LtdThe Japanese tradition of monozukuri applies not only to manufacturing, but also to wider society, writes Minoru Usui, Seiko Epson Corporation's President.
Nomis selects Melbourne for APAC HQ
06 July, 2018The move will boost Victoria's growing fintech sector and create up to 50 jobs over five years.
Govt consulting on Data Sharing Act
05 July, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe 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
05 July, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingData privacy experts will have until 20 July to apply to join the National Data Advisory Council.
ACCC examining online media and marketing platforms
04 July, 2018The ACCC's inquiry into digital platforms will examine the disruptive effect of digital platforms on society and consider investigations and developments overseas.
