SecurityBrief New Zealand - Technology news for CISOs & cybersecurity decision-makers

Law stories - Page 3

Thinkstockphotos 815186218

Where to focus your threat protection strategies this year

Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
#
malware
#
ransomware
#
iot
Some might think that by now organisations would have come to a point where they are a step ahead of criminals.
Thinkstockphotos 518855904

Auckland District Law Society gets behind digital alternative to paper signing

Wed, 6th Dec 2017
#
digital signage
#
law
#
secured signing
Auckland District Law Society partners with Secured Signing to launch a Digital Signing Service, enhancing efficiency and security for over 1,000 NZ law firms.
Thinkstockphotos 682435148

Japan & India stand together for stronger cyber policy

Mon, 21st Aug 2017
#
iot
#
cybersecurity
#
law
The dialogue included cyber threats, mitigation, the cyber policy landscape and future possible bilateral cooperation areas.
Thinkstockphotos 664911718

Reserve Bank keeps watchful eye on security; steers away from prescriptive rules

Mon, 24th Jul 2017
#
risk & compliance
#
cybersecurity
#
law
The Reserve Bank is letting the finance sector, regulators and other authorities steer their own course through cyber issues and security.
Thinkstockphotos 177326504

NZ energy innovation bill speeds through its third reading in parliament

Wed, 5th Jul 2017
#
datacentre infrastructure
#
cartech
#
power / energy
New Zealand introduces new measures to boost electric vehicles and energy efficiency, with changes to legislation and incentives for EV uptake.
Drone 2

New Zealand pilots union pushes for tighter drone regulations

Wed, 21st Jun 2017
#
drones
#
law
#
nzalpa
As drone popularity soars in New Zealand, pilots call for urgent regulatory revamp to ensure air safety, citing increasing incidents and outdated rules.
Thinkstockphotos 511608892

Interview: Gemalto's Rana Gupta talks secure breaches, encryption and cyber attacks

Mon, 15th May 2017
#
ddos
#
encryption
#
breach prevention
Your company's information is always at risk of being stolen, but what if that stolen information is encrypted - and worthless to hackers?.
Thinkstockphotos 524816639

Are you ready? Only five weeks until China's new data security law comes into effect

Tue, 2nd May 2017
#
data protection
#
supply chain
#
law
With China's new cybersecurity law only five weeks away, businesses should be preparing and understanding the new rules.
Thinkstockphotos 645609426

Move over, Silicon Valley: Two Kiwi companies are bringing AI to legal services

Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
#
ai
#
law
MinterEllisonRuddWatts and Goat Ventures create Kiwi AI startup that is so innovative, it wouldn't even exist in Silicon Valley.
Les arthur at computer

Waikato law academic encourages NZ to bring legal justice online

Wed, 26th Oct 2016
#
law
#
university of waikato
A Waikato University law academic proposes an online court system in New Zealand, inspired by England's move to improve access to legal representation.
Thinkstockphotos 532123484

Hawke's Bay lawyers use tech to propel law into the digital age

Tue, 21st Jun 2016
#
law
#
central innovation
#
palm
Two lawyers in the Hawke's Bay are using technologies and innovative thinking to attract business and transform the legal landscape.
Time for change in schools

Education Act Update receives 'huge' response

Wed, 16th Dec 2015
#
edutech
#
law
#
ministry of education
The Education Act Update in New Zealand has garnered over 1,800 diverse submissions, reflecting a 'huge response' and sparking wide-ranging public engagement.
Spark telco

Spark responds to Government's Telco Act review

Wed, 9th Sep 2015
#
uc
#
government
#
law
Spark will engage with the Government and the general public through this review to ensure NZ is placed to take advantage of the digital future.
Beehive flag

NZ Govt asks: What does digital convergence mean for us?

Fri, 28th Aug 2015
#
digital transformation
#
government
#
law
The New Zealand Government has launched a Green Paper and work programme that explores digital convergence, looking at challenges and opportunities.
David dann   gfi software 1

GFI mounts aggressive partner acquisition programme

Thu, 19th Mar 2015
#
edutech
#
email security
#
cybersecurity
Aggressive partner acquisition programme for GFI Software as it seeks to reinvigorate channel and tap vertical markets.
Court

Carter Holt cladding 'inherently defective', appeal court hears

Wed, 4th Mar 2015
#
edutech
#
schools
#
law
Carter Holt Harvey faces lawsuit over defective cladding used in 880 school buildings. Ministry of Education seeks to recoup costs.
Anguish

Don't lose your job with one quick tweet

Wed, 29th Oct 2014
#
social media
#
law
#
aras
Social Media and the Law is the newly published book that covers a variety of topics and is said to be essential reading for the business community.
Security guard getty 293

Guilty classes

Wed, 1st Feb 2012
#
law
#
smartphones
#
police
Brazilian police deploy 'RoboCop' sunglasses with facial recognition to scan crowds, promising enhanced security ahead of major events.
Laptop scales1

UK juror jailed for researching defendant online

Wed, 25th Jan 2012
#
facebook
#
law
UK juror Theodora Dallas jailed for contempt after online search on defendant, sparking debate on technology's role in justice.
Steve jobs action figure

Legal threats halt Steve Jobs action figure

Tue, 17th Jan 2012
#
apple
#
law
#
technology gifts
Under legal pressure, a Hong Kong company drops its Steve Jobs action figure after outcry from family and Apple lawyers.