Katharine Kemp

The ACCC is suing Google for misleading millions. But calling it out is easier than fixing it

29 Jul 2020

Following a privacy policy change in 2016, Google has collected users' data from third-party websites and apps. The ACCC argues users were misled into signing away their privacy.

Trust Exercise: a new podcast explores ‘trust’ from different perspectives

27 Jul 2020

UNSW’s Grand Challenge on Trust reaches a broader audience in fortnightly conversations with national and international thought leaders.

Every step you take: why Google's plan to buy Fitbit has the ACCC's pulse racing

24 Jun 2020

The watchdog has voiced concerns over the proposed US$2.1 billion merger, from which both users and Australian health services could lose out.

No more negotiating: new rules could finally force Google and Facebook to pay for news

21 Apr 2020

As news media revenues tumble still further amid the COVID-19 recession, the government has pledged mandatory rules to force tech giants to pay for using news content.

Privacy and health: COVID-19 tracking apps

15 Apr 2020

The government is working on an app to track our contacts but, first, it will need to pick up its privacy act.

Australia's largest supermarkets have green light to act as a cartel: we need limits on this power

27 Mar 2020

Other stakeholders need a seat at this table to decide matters of social equity and competitive significance.

Australia's privacy watchdog is taking Facebook to court. It's a good start

12 Mar 2020

Five years ago, Facebook gave away personal data of more than 300,000 Australians. They're about to have their day in court.

The next Grand Challenge: building systems worthy of trust

20 Feb 2020

Dr Katharine Kemp from UNSW Law is leading the Grand Challenge on Trust, focusing on experts, institutions and data practice.

The federal government's response to the ACCC's Digital Platforms Inquiry is a let down

13 Dec 2019

The ACCC's inquiry was launched to address concerns about the market power of major digital platforms, such as Google and Facebook, and their impact on Australia's businesses and media.

The ACCC is suing Google over tracking users. Here's why it matters

30 Oct 2019

Regulators are beginning to tackle big tech companies' hidden use of consumer data.

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