Twelve months out from the next federal election, the Federal Labor Government has backed away from a controversial plan to introduce mandatory internet filtering of illegal content, making existing … [Read more...]
How to Secure your Online Accounts
Protect yourself and your finances from hackers and malicious software with Technology blogger Frederique Bros' essential tips for securing your online accounts. I have been talking a lot lately on … [Read more...]
Australian Federal Police and Telstra team up to fight hi-tech crime
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Telstra have signed a Joint Cooperation Agreement to enhance their long-standing partnership by increasing ongoing collaboration and assistance in the … [Read more...]
Imagine a computer that can read your lips
Imagine speaking silently to a computer and having the words come up on the screen – no more touch-typing. This dream of the future could soon become reality thanks to RMIT University graduate Wai … [Read more...]
How Australians use the internet
Email, on-line banking, paying bills and news and weather updates are the most common uses of the internet by Australians this year, according to research released by the Australian Communications and … [Read more...]
Australian Women Online on ISP Filtering Debate
In recent days Deborah Robinson, founder and editor of Australian Women Online, has been dragged back into the torrent of debate about the Government's plan to introduce ISP filtering. Unlike a … [Read more...]
Authors, Publishers, and Google Reach Landmark Settlement
The Authors Guild, the Association of American Publishers (AAP), and Google announced a groundbreaking settlement agreement on behalf of a broad class of authors and publishers worldwide that would … [Read more...]
Hacking case highlights the dangers of file-sharing
ISACA, an association serving more than 86,000 IT governance professionals, says that a significant court case in the United States, in which a 19-year-old hacker has pleaded guilty to modifying a … [Read more...]
Recycle your old mobile phone at Australia Post
Australia Post’s Environment Manager, Andy Trott said Australia Post has teamed up with MobileMuster, the official national recycling program of the Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association … [Read more...]
Industry Code of Practice to make internet a safer place for children
The Content Services Code, a new industry code of practice for providers of online and mobile phone content was released on 16 July 2008 after being approved by the Australian Communications and Media … [Read more...]
New information pack promotes safe internet use for children in public libraries
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has released an information pack designed to assist library staff in promoting safe internet use in public libraries, particularly for children. The … [Read more...]
Industry code offers safer online experiences
I am delighted to announce the internet industry in Australia is taking some action to regulate itself for the benefit of everyone who uses the Internet, particularly children. The Internet Industry … [Read more...]
UK considering ban on people who illegally download music and movies on the Internet
In a move which is bound to generate much debate and more than a little anger on the world wide web, the United Kingdom are considering a proposal which will terminate the Internet access of those who … [Read more...]