privacy

Albanese Government strengthens online safety with clear rules for platforms

Adrianne Saplagio

October 9, 2025

The Albanese Government is strengthening online safety for Australian kids with new guidance to support platforms under the nation’s under-16…

Guidance released for online services on preventing underage social media accounts

Adrianne Saplagio

September 16, 2025

eSafety has released consultation summaries and a self-assessment tool to help online services assess if they qualify as age-restricted social…

AI’s rise poses threat to privacy, autonomy and anti-discrimination safeguards

Adrianne Saplagio

August 3, 2025

A Charles Darwin University (CDU) study warns that while AI is reshaping human interaction, it poses a global threat to…

We unapologetically use AI (and you should too)

Melanie Gibbons

June 25, 2025

There’s been a lot of talk lately—especially in government—about the risks of artificial intelligence and its impact on the way…

Meta launches AI-driven responses, but experts warn of potential dangers

Commsadmin

May 9, 2025

Meta’s latest move into artificial intelligence has sparked both interest and concern. The company has rolled out a new AI…

ACCAN urges telcos to boost privacy and safety for victims of domestic violence

Commsadmin

April 17, 2025

ACCAN has welcomed the proposed Telecommunications (Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Consumer Protections) Industry Standard 2025. In its latest submission…

Ensuring privacy and safety for domestic violence survivors

Comms Room Staff

October 9, 2024

The Albanese Government has made an important move to strengthen protections for telecommunications customers facing domestic and family violence. It…

Privacy breaches and public trust: New legislation enhances cybersecurity communication

Comms Room Staff

September 26, 2024

The Albanese Government has introduced the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024, marking a key milestone in Australia’s privacy…

Baptist World Aid improves child sponsorship safety and privacy

Adrianne Saplagio

July 18, 2024

Consultation with Children and Youth prompts change in the way that Child Sponsorship is promoted to Australian sponsors. Baptist World…