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Platform pitfalls
Fabio Morreale | May 17, 2022The power of platforms to suggest content we may like is a boon for convenience, but secrecy around data collection raises some troubling questions.
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Stop your fridge spying on you
Toby Walsh | April 27, 2022Big technology firms harvest your data from the plethora of cloud-connected devices you use every day to target advertising back at you, so we should at least be aware of how our privacy is invaded.
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Neil Young v Spotify
D. Bondy Valdovinos Kaye | January 28, 2022Spotify is removing the music of Neil Young from its platform after the veteran Canadian rocker objected to Joe Rogan’s stance against COVID vaccines.
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Welcome developments in data protection, but are they enough?
Malcolm Crompton | January 26, 2022The blurring lines between conversations about privacy, data sovereignty, AI, anti-trust and even democracy create fertile conditions for innovation in protecting personal data.
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El Salvador’s bitcoin adventure
Open Forum | October 7, 2021The growing importance of remittances in El Salvador has opened the doors to increased use of digital currencies, but the volatility of crypto-currency presents a significant barrier to this process.
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The rise of the digital nomad
Shaun Busuttil | August 31, 2021Nomads have historically been seen as a threat, but several countries around the world are now actively seeking to attract this growing digital legion through new remote work visas.
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One simple rule to protect consumer privacy
Katharine Kemp | August 18, 2021No major online marketplace in Australia respects the privacy of consumers. Letting customers opt out of data tracking would be a good start.
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Beefing up government digital service delivery
Tom Uren | July 20, 2021A greater adoption of cloud services in government will help manage sudden spikes in demand for access to digital services.
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Digital engagement with south-east Asia
Huong Le Thu | July 1, 2021Early investment and involvement in Southeast Asian digital growth will boost Australia’s economic future.
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The endangered species of the internet
Neil Martin | May 1, 2021New research shows that a small number of organisations account for an ever-increasing proportion of total attention on the internet, with one large player usually dominating in each sector.
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East Asia leads the digital trade revolution
Homi Kharas | April 19, 2021East Asia’s trading system is undergoing a rapid shift to digital platforms, offering Australia a chance to jump on board.
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Avoiding a fractured digital global economy
Shiro Armstrong | April 12, 2021Digitalisation accelerated during the pandemic as societies adjusted to social distancing through rapid responses in healthcare, education and service delivery but a global governance deficit and geopolitics are contributing to a digitally divided global economy.