As abuse culture escalates, what ethical framework governs the digital age?
The spotlight has been turned on the technology industry as stories of toxic work environments emerge and user frustration with online abuse builds. The Minefield considers whether this is an...
View ArticleScience: who needs it? 2015 AFR Higher Education Summit keynote address
Retiring Chief Scientist, Professor Ian Chubb, delivered this keynote address at the Australian Financial Review’s Higher Education Summit, and welcomed Dr Alan Finkel as Australia's eighth Chief...
View ArticleAustralian Communications and Media Authority Annual Report 2014-15
The Australian Communications and Media Authority’s Annual report 2014–15 offers an in-depth look at the various changes in the ways the ACMA has been working with industry and consumers to deliver...
View ArticleReproducibility and reliability of biomedical research: improving research...
Recent reports in both the general and scientific media show there is increasing concern within the biomedical research community about the lack of reproducibility of key research findings. If too many...
View ArticleTechnology device ownership: 2015
Today, 68% of U.S. adults have a smartphone, up from 35% in 2011, and tablet computer ownership has edged up to 45% among adults, according to newly released survey data from the Pew Research Center....
View ArticleToward better implementation: Australia's My Health Record
A well implemented and fully utilised electronic health record system should strengthen a health system by improving quality and safety, ensuring continuity of care and improved health outcomes as well...
View ArticleAustralian hybrid IT adoption index 2015
This report discusses how Australian organisations approach managed services and hybrid IT, including strategies, approaches, and barriers. Methodology What The Australian Hybrid IT Adoption Index...
View ArticleDataStart: A public-private partnership to support data-driven innovation in...
The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet is partnering with Pollenizer, an established Australian incubator, to deliver DataStart – an open data initiative to support data-driven innovation in...
View ArticleTrans-Pacific partnership agreement (full text)
The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is a free trade agreement (FTA) that will liberalise trade and investment between 12 Pacific-rim countries: New Zealand, Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile,...
View ArticleConsumer security risks survey: from scared to aware - digital lives in 2015
Introduction In 2015, just under half (43%) the world’s population has an Internet connection: 3.2 billion people, compared to 2.9 billion in July 2014. The Internet brings communications, shopping,...
View ArticleSupport frameworks for the use of social media by emergency management...
This policy seeks to improve knowledge sharing across Australian emergency management organisations about the effective uses of social media for crisis communication. It suggests the establishment of a...
View ArticleThe Internet of Things and the ACMA’s areas of focus: Emerging issues in...
The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the inter-connection of many devices and objects utilising internet protocols, and it is yet another phase in the convergence of communications and its role as a...
View ArticlePrivacy and transparency online
Executive summary This report reflects the work of the Freedom Online Coalition’s Working Group 3 “Privacy and Transparency Online”, carried out between August 2014 and May 2015. The Freedom Online...
View ArticleRecent developments in DNA evidence
Describes recent developments in DNA technology. Summary DNA evidence has made a significant contribution to criminal investigations in Australia and around the world since it was widely adopted in the...
View ArticleNational assessment program: ICT literacy years 6 and 10
Assesses student ICT knowledge, understanding and skills, as well as students’ ability to use ICT creatively, critically and responsibly. Introduction This report is based on the fourth cycle of...
View ArticleLeading indicators: third release
The Bureau of Communications Research latest Leading Indicators Report details how improved access to WiFi networks is enabling Australians to access information more conveniently. It also shows how...
View Article2016 predictions: it's the end of the world for APTs as we know them
This report suggests predictions for the coming years with a focus on Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), digital crime and security, the future of the Internet, the future of transporatation, and...
View ArticleApps permissions in the Google Play Store
Today, 68% of Americans own a smartphone of some kind and an increasing number of digital interactions occur within the context of mobile apps. Apps (short for “applications”) are programs that users...
View ArticleSubscription video on demand in Australia 2015
This snapshot takes a close look at subscription video on demand (SVOD) services in Australia, including the take-up, use and satisfaction with these services. It looks at time spent using these...
View ArticleSearching for work in the digital era
The internet is an essential employment resource for many of today’s job seekers, according to a new survey by Pew Research Center. A majority of U.S. adults (54%) have gone online to look for job...
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