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APRA refers Westpac investigation to ASIC – 19 June 2020
Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has announced that it has delegated certain enforcement powers to ASIC, which is currently conducting its own investigation into Westpac’s alleged contraventions of anti-money laundering laws.
https://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/14649-apra-defers-westpac-investigation-to-asic
ATO did a ‘superficial’ investigation into whistleblower Richard Boyle’s public interest disclosure, Parliament told – 18 June 2020
The Senate has ordered the ATO to provide all documents relating to a public interest disclosure by ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle. Boyle took his claims public via an ABC Four Corners investigation because they were initially dismissed by the ATO.
The Capability – Australia’s facial recognition tech & how accurate it might be – 18 June 2020
Australia is investing in developing its own facial recognition technology – The Capability. Experts say the technology is prone to substantial error and companies worldwide are holding-off selling facial recognition products to governments.
https://itmunch.com/the-capability-australia-facial-recognition-clearview-ai-tech-companies/
Foreign government behind major cyber-attack on Australian governments and business, PM says – 18 June 2020
Australian organisations, including governments and businesses, are currently the targets of sustained attacks by a sophisticated foreign “state-based” hacker.
