Legislation stories

As Australia moves to ban social media for under-16s, TikTok faces intensified scrutiny over its security practices and controversial data collection methods.

Ministers in the UK are considering banning under-16s from social media as discussions grow on enhancing online safety for children.

Australia's government has unveiled a legislative package to enhance cyber security, impacting organisations through mandatory reporting and new device standards.

Australia faces a 23% rise in cyber attacks, prompting calls for a new Cyber Security Act to bolster protection against escalating cybercrime threats.

A new survey reveals 83% of UK adults are familiar with GenAI tools like ChatGPT, yet concerns grow over their environmental impact, urging for transparency and regulation.

New legislation mandates annual sustainability reports for large companies, requiring detailed emissions and climate risk disclosures by 1 January.

With cyber threats at an all-time high, the UK’s new Labour government has a critical opportunity to strengthen business cybersecurity through legislative reform and support.

Advances in AI spark both optimism and worry, with experts debating its impact on marketing, democracy, and human existence.

Over 99% of UK businesses were fined for data breaches in the past year, with the average fine hitting GBP £257,982, reveals ISMS.online research.

With Australia's Closing Loopholes No. 2 Act set to take effect soon, small businesses must adopt tech investments to avert looming compliance challenges and penalties.

Australia's fragmented cybersecurity laws face overhaul as new National Cybersecurity Act aims to modernise protection against AI and quantum computing threats.

Sysdig unveils AI Workload Security to provide real-time cloud risk assessment, boosting visibility in AI infrastructures for swift response to threats and aiding regulatory compliance.

AI investments debate trends versus fads, with its longevity, sustainability and growing legal legitimacy suggesting a solid market trend rather than a fleeting hype.

Amid rising concerns over data privacy, organisations are prioritising security without compromising individual privacy, leveraging a unified privacy-centred approach and secure technology to balance protection and compliance.

Amid a push for diversity in cybersecurity, experts highlight four key strategies to support women, potentially unlocking an additional $400 billion annually for the IT sector.

73% of New Zealanders, particularly women and adults aged 30-49, express high concern about children accessing inappropriate content online.

European Parliament's core groups ratified a landmark AI Act, potentially forming the world's first legislation on artificial intelligence technology usage, ahead of April's vote.

With impending sustainability legislation and the rise of competition in the cloud computing market, hybrid multicloud solutions offer energy efficiency, resource sharing, and reduced risk, underpinning the business imperative for sustainability.

AI-generated explicit images of pop star Taylor Swift cause uproar, marking a chilling illustration of the technology's misuse and intensifying ethical concerns over AI regulation.

Milestone Systems, a leading video tech software firm, pioneers the adoption of the G7 Code of Conduct for Advanced AI systems, promising to build software with trust, transparency and accountability.