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VR spells virtual trouble for some regulators

Thu, 30th Jan 2020
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As VR's global popularity surges, regulators face challenges on privacy, IP theft, and content disputes, prompting new policies and stricter scrutiny.
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Speed of technological change calls for better regulations, new study finds

Mon, 27th Jan 2020
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Regulators struggle to keep pace with technological disruption, according to a new study by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).
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Do ANZ companies care about AI ethics as much as they should?

Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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A new study by Genesys reveals that while 80% of ANZ employers plan to integrate AI, over half lack written policies on its ethical use, raising concerns.
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Interview: Businesses must prepare for privacy regulation update

Fri, 2nd Aug 2019
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data privacy
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Privacy regulation in New Zealand is taking its cues from regulation in other jurisdictions - in particular the GDPR.
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ComCom says its time to deregulate copper voice services

Mon, 22nd Jul 2019
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The Commerce Commission has cited the range of alternative voice offerings and shrinking consumer numbers as reasons to let Spark take the reigns.
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Govt gets serious about drone regulation in NZ

Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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New Zealand could be leading the world in the development of drone technologies, but we need to work out how to make those technologies safe first.
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Facebook's Libra proves cryptocurrencies are now mainstream

Wed, 17th Jul 2019
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Facebook's cryptocurrency plans signify that cryptocurrencies are now mainstream, according to the CEO of deVere Group.
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Kyckr signs agreement to expand into new platform

Fri, 12th Jul 2019
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regulation
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aml
The agreement with Demyst will allow the Kyckr API to be accessible by existing and future Demyst API customers.
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Deepfakes the 'next wave of concern' - but can law really stomp it out?

Tue, 21st May 2019
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Deepfakes present a mounting challenge, with a new study urging comprehensive assessment of existing laws before crafting new regulations to tackle the issue.
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Gartner: The five priorities of privacy executives

Thu, 25th Apr 2019
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data protection
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data privacy
The priorities highlight the need for strategic approaches to engage with shifting regulatory, technology, customer and third-party risk trends.
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The Commerce Commission looks to retain its ability to regulate mobile roaming

Tue, 10th Jul 2018
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wireless networks
The regulation would enable a new operator to quickly expand its coverage beyond its own initial physical network.
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Welcome to the cyber-regulatory market of 2018 and beyond

Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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The cyber-regulatory environment is growing exponentially, to the point where we are seeing the maturity of a brand new market.
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Why a data consolidation strategy is the best approach to GDPR compliance

Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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For most organisations, the only way to effectively comply with GDPR is to adopt a strategy of data consolidation.
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Initial Coin Offerings: Lack of regulation is a wolf in sheep's clothing, says lawyer

Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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regulation
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Institutional investors warned of hidden traps in ICOs, such as the power shift to founder shareholders. Regulatory uncertainty also a concern.
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RSA boosts solution portfolio as GDPR regulations approach

Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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data privacy
RSA extends its governance, risk and compliance solution to help businesses comply with security legislation such as GDPR.
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EHF Fellow creating a global model for blockchain policy from New Zealand

Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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blockchain
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defi
New Zealand has a clean slate on blockchain policy and a history of being forward-leaning, nimble, technology-savvy, and open to new ideas.
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Why the cyber security field needs to take a leaf out of medicine's book

Thu, 31st Aug 2017
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
Companies that have never written code in the last decade will be responsible for over a trillion lines of code in the next decade.
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New Zealand medical drones are almost ready to take flight

Fri, 30th Jun 2017
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New Zealand's new drone test range in the Hokianga region plans to trial the delivery of medical supplies in November.
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New Zealand pilots union pushes for tighter drone regulations

Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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As drone popularity soars in New Zealand, pilots call for urgent regulatory revamp to ensure air safety, citing increasing incidents and outdated rules.
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Artificial intelligence: What are the legal implications?

Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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Chapman Tripp urges action on AI's legal impact, highlighting urgent need for regulation and adaptation within law.