Hi there,

It’s one thing to pass a law, another altogether for it to be practical, viable and truly workable.

While the sentiments behind Australia’s new social media law penalising platforms for violent content, are to be applauded, the law itself may prove problematic. The legislation criminalises ‘abhorrent violent material’ but lacks a clear definition of the ‘expeditious’ timeframes in which companies will be required to remove content, and its speedy passing has concerned many. Labor has already promised to review it if it’s elected in May (along with revisiting the encryption bill).

But Australia is just one small part of the social media map, and for real change world powers need to align around similar changes. So is it time for some G20 teeth to be applied to social media?

In other news:

Confidence crisis for Aussie IT professionals
The good and the bad in business IoT uptake
Security spend – and breaches – on the up
The real transformation in DX

Enjoy the read,

Heather Wright
Editor
editor@istart.com.au

Aussie social media law needs G20 teeth

Powerful global forum need only focus on changing one word…

Australia passed tough new social media laws that could see the platform executives jailed and companies facing sizeable fines for failing to remove extremist material in a timely fashion.

“Mainstream media that broadcast such material would be putting their licence at risk, and there is no reason why social media platforms should be treated any differently.”

[Read more]

Crisis of confidence impacting Aussie IT pros

84 percent lacking confidence in ability to manage IT environments in next 3-5 years…

Aussie IT professionals are suffering from a confidence crisis, with 84 percent unsure of their ability to successfully manage their IT environments in the coming years.

“The data suggests a greater need to empower skillset and career development, so IT pros can continue helping businesses transform and prepare for future disruption.”

[Read more]

APAC businesses leading way with IoT

Returns proven but still lacking full scale and sophistication…

Ninety-five percent of IoT adopters are already seeing a ROI, with 47 percent of Asia Pacific adopters reporting a ‘significant’ ROI.

Despite their enthusiasm, companies in this region have further to go in developing their programmes and achieving all the possible benefits.

[Read more]

Security spend is up, but so too are breaches

We’re spending more on security than ever, so why do breaches keep rising?

The results of the Ninth Annual Cost of Cybercrime Study are in and show an expanding cyber threat landscape – despite increased security spending.

“Almost 80 percent of organisations are introducing digitally fuelled innovation faster than their ability to secure it against cyberattackers.”

[Read more]

If you think DX is about tech, you’re wrong

Rethinking data, apps and staff choice…

If I am being honest, I think the phrase ‘digital transformation’ has been overused to the point where it’s lost its meaning.

Real transformation is about much more than the technology you implement.

[Read more]

This week's sponsor:

Latest articles by this vendor:

- Automation Benefits and Risks
- Cincom powers organic growth for fruit and vegetable supplier
- Advanced Manufacturing: Why Henry Ford got it wrong

[Read more about this vendor]

Upcoming events:

iStart is proudly supported by these leading Australian software providers:

Latest Buyer's Guides

ERP Buyer's Guide | CRM Buyer's Guide | HR/HCM Buyer's Guide | BI & Analytics Buyer's Guide

Privacy statement: We have sent this weekly eNewsletter to you at your e-mail address: [email address suppressed]. iStart will never share your e-mail address, but you may from time to time receive other event invitations or partner communications from us. You can opt out of these by managing your subscription preferences, where you can also update your e-mail address and other details.

Find out more about iStart | Advertise with iStart | Subscribe

Please support independent journalism!

Here at iStart we are passionate about independent fact-based journalism.

If you feel the same way, and like what we do, then we welcome your support through crowdfunding platform PressPatron.