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Australia's first ethical AI advisory opens its doors
Artificial Intelligence

Australia's first ethical AI advisory opens its doors

The Ethical AI Advisory aims to support public and private companies in their quest to develop ethical approaches to AI design and deployment.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2020
Metadata retention laws “abused” by enforcement agencies
Hyperscale

Metadata retention laws “abused” by enforcement agencies

The PJCIS, Human Right Law Centre, Digital Rights Watch and Access Now are calling for the repeal or amendment of the controversial laws.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2020
Salesforce accused of sex trafficking in lawsuit by 50 women
Data Analytics

Salesforce accused of sex trafficking in lawsuit by 50 women

The 50 'Jane Does' allege that Salesforce built customised services for the web forum Backpage while publicly boasting about fighting sex trafficking.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2019
Apple says it's 'protecting the planet's resources'
EduTech

Apple says it's 'protecting the planet's resources'

Apple says it's 'protecting the planet's resources' and expanding educational opportunities for workers who assemble Apple products.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2019
Human rights groups call for speakers to boycott Salesforce conference
Data Analytics

Human rights groups call for speakers to boycott Salesforce conference

A number of human rights groups are rallying for a number of major speakers to pull out of Salesforce's upcoming Dreamforce conference.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Sep 2018
Ministry of Social Development: Is it right to use data just because there's access to it?
Data Analytics

Ministry of Social Development: Is it right to use data just because there's access to it?

New framework introduced by Minister for Social Development in New Zealand to ensure privacy and human rights are considered in government initiatives.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 10th May 2018
NZ Super Fund's Orr says responsible investing now a groundswell globally
Supply Chain

NZ Super Fund's Orr says responsible investing now a groundswell globally

NZ Superannuation Fund chief executive Adrian Orr said long-term and responsible investing has become a groundswell globally, rather than a ripple.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2014

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Water sector a key player in managing climate change
Power / Energy

Water sector a key player in managing climate change

Poor sanitation and water management are emitting methane, while better policy could help cut climate pollution and expand clean energy.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Jan 2022
Immigration policy is disconnected from infrastructure
Data Analytics

Immigration policy is disconnected from infrastructure

Rising pressure on housing and services means New Zealand cannot sustain pre-pandemic immigration levels without more public investment.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Nov 2021
Vaccine mandates confirmed – is your business safe?
Risk & Compliance

Vaccine mandates confirmed – is your business safe?

Businesses face fresh legal and workplace pressure as about 40% of New Zealand workers fall under new Covid-19 vaccine requirements.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Tue, 26th Oct 2021
Vaccine availability and requirements – what you need to know
Data Protection

Vaccine availability and requirements – what you need to know

Construction firms can now book priority jabs for essential workers, while employers weigh when vaccination can be required.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Sep 2021
Businesses told to enforce Covid-19 scanning
Data Protection

Businesses told to enforce Covid-19 scanning

Businesses will have seven days after lockdown eases to enforce QR check-ins and manual sign-ins at busy venues, experts say.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 23rd Aug 2021
Luxembourg tests future of airport security
Data Protection

Luxembourg tests future of airport security

The trial could cut airport queues and intrusive checks by routing passengers into risk-based screening levels using behaviour and booking data.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Dec 2018
Report finds GCSB in compliance with NZ rights
Cloud Services

Report finds GCSB in compliance with NZ rights

For the fourth consecutive year, the GCSB has been found in compliance with New Zealand's legal and human rights standards, reports the Inspector-General.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Dec 2018
Hit or miss with driverless cars?
Artificial Intelligence

Hit or miss with driverless cars?

Global study finds people disagree sharply over who driverless cars should save in an unavoidable crash, exposing ethical hurdles for regulators.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 5th Nov 2018
Global work-related accidents and injuries cost billions
Risk & Compliance

Global work-related accidents and injuries cost billions

Work-related illness and injury are stripping 3.9 per cent from global GDP each year, as poor safety measures carry a heavy economic toll.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Sep 2017
Deaf New Zealanders at risk in medical emergencies
Green Party

Deaf New Zealanders at risk in medical emergencies

Only eight of 20 district health boards can guarantee round-the-clock sign language access, leaving deaf patients exposed in emergencies.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Mar 2017
Hearing Week spurs calls for better access
Human rights

Hearing Week spurs calls for better access

Disabled New Zealanders could gain wider access to jobs and services if proposed law introduced mandatory minimum accessibility standards.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Feb 2017