Technology RegulationDutch assessment finds Microsoft in violation of GDPR
Written by Sam Varghese
The Netherlands has found Microsoft in violation of the European Union General Data Protection Regulation on many fronts, with a general data protection impact assessment… Competition watchdog greenlights Punters’ acquisition of Racenet
Written by Peter Dinham
Australia’s competition watchdog, the ACCC, is not opposing the proposed acquisition of Racing Internet Services (Racenet) by Punters Paradise, a subsidiary of News Corp Australia… Commerce Commission looks for industry, public input on NZ's fibre broadband regulations
Written by Peter Dinham
New Zealand’s competition enforcement agency, The Commerce Commission, is undertaking industry and public consultation on its proposed implementation of a new regulatory regime for fibre… EU says probe into Google's AdSense almost complete
Written by Sam Varghese
The European Union has almost completed a third inquiry into Google's parent company Alphabet — this time into the company's AdSense advertising business — according… China, Taiwan firms accused of stealing DRAM secrets from US company
Written by Sam Varghese
A Chinese Government company and a private Taiwan firm have been accused of trying to steal trade secrets from US tech firm Micron Technology. Expert says Vic police given carte blanche to search mobiles
Written by Sam Varghese
Victoria Police have been given a free hand to search mobile phones which they seize during arrests, even if they have not obtained a warrant… Gambling crackdown forces offshore gambling site closures
Written by Peter Dinham
A crackdown on prohibited and unlicensed offshore gambling sites by the Australian Communications and Media Authority has forced 33 prominent offshore wagering sites to withdraw… National census shows Australia has just 4953 high-rise buildings
Written by Sam Varghese
The PSMA, a commercial firm owned by the Australian states and territories, has used satellite imagery, crowdsourcing, artificial intelligence, advanced analytics and data processing to… Smart Communities' Code imposes new standards on developers, tech companies
Written by Peter Dinham
Enhanced telecommunications connectivity, data insights, digital planning practices and innovation districts are among the issues addressed in a new standard of practice released by the… Regulator approves Telstra special services changes to NBN migration plan
Written by Peter Dinham
The ACCC has approved Telstra’s proposed variation to the NBN migration plan for special services which set out the steps Australia’s biggest telco will take… 
