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Online Safety – is your online business a DIS or a RES?
Whether your online business has to comply with the obligations contained in the Online Safety Act 2021 (Cth) (OSA), and related standards and industry codes will largely depend on how your business is classified because of the functionality it provides to end users in Australia.
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Federal Government releases report into age verification trials
On 31 August 2025, the Australian Government published the Final Report (Report) on the Age Assurance Technology Trial (Trial). Conducted by the independent Age Check Certification Scheme (ACCS), the Trial offers insights into the technical feasibility, privacy implications, and operational deployment capabilities of various age assurance technologies. While the Report explicitly states it is neutral…
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Australians soon facing age checks when viewing adult websites
On 9 September 2025, the eSafety Commissioner, Mrs Julie Inman Grant (Commissioner), registered six (6) new codes (New Codes) under the Online Safety Act 2021(Cth) (Online Safety Act) aimed at protecting children from the “clear and present” dangers of harmful AI chatbots and other online adult content. On 9 March 2026, these New Codes will…
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Explaining Australia’s Media Bargaining Code
The News Media Bargaining Code (NMBC) is quickly moving through Parliament and looks likely to become law. It requires digital platforms, such as Facebook and Google, to negotiate remuneration with News Companies for providing their media services. Non-compliance could result in hefty civil penalties.
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Marketplace terms and conditions – legal issues
This article explores essential terms and considerations for building marketplace terms and conditions, including establishing the position of the platform operator, user accounts, payment options, intellectual property, disclaimers, liability, indemnities, and the Australian Consumer Law.
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New safety standards proposed for online platforms
The Australian Government has proposed an Online Safety Act that could significantly change the way businesses manage user-generated content online. Find out how this proposed Act could affect your business and how you can prepare for it.
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Abhorrent violent content prohibited
Organizations hosting abhorrent violent material, such as terrorism, murder, torture, rape and kidnapping, now face hefty fines under the Criminal Code Amendment Act 2019 (Cth), up to 50,000 penalty units or 10% of annual turnover.
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EU General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) – How to comply
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies to Australian entities processing personal data of European Union (EU) citizens/residents. It outlines principles, notification obligations, penalties for non-compliance, and requirements for cross-border data transfers.
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Legal challenges arising from data loss
Organisations must protect confidential data from external and internal threats. Learn steps to secure data, potential data breach implications, and how a data breach notification bill may require affected entities to notify consumers.
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