DIGI statement on Government announcement on restricting nudify apps and online stalking tools

“DIGI welcomes strong action from Minister Anika Wells against nudification apps and online stalking tools to strengthen online safety protections for Australians. DIGI members are also taking proactive steps against these types of harmful services that have no place in our online ecosystem. We support ecosystem approaches to tackling harm and look forward to working […]

Scams legislation welcome, but five key questions need answers

DIGI media release, 17 September: The Digital Industry Group Inc. welcomes the release of the Government’s Scams Prevention Framework exposure draft, particularly the sector-specific codes with strong obligations for digital platforms, telecommunications and banks to protect Australians against scams. On the release of the legislation, DIGI, Managing Director, Sunita Bose said: “Scammers must be stopped […]

DIGI statement on digital industry reforms announced this week

Media release, September 12/9/24: DIGI and its members will closely review and constructively engage with all digital industry reforms announced this week.  On the release of the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024, DIGI Managing Director, Sunita Bose, said: “DIGI fully supports the need to reform the Privacy Act to give Australians more choice, […]