Thompson, Daniel --- "From the Editors" [2019] ANZCompuLawJl 2; (2019) 92 Computers & Law 2

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From the editors...

This issue explores a broad range of legal issues arising across the digital landscape.

The preliminary recommendations of the ACCC’s Digital Platforms Inquiry may, if adopted, lead to significant further regulation of not only “big tech” digital platforms, but also smaller new media and advertising companies. Mark McCowan, James North, and Jennifer Dean examine the ACCC’s thinking and the likely ramifications of regulation on digital platforms in Australia.

Lesley Sutton, Andrew Hii and Isobel O’Brien provide an overview of the ProcureIT version 3.2 framework, and notable changes from its predecessor, version 3.1. In particular, the authors examine improvements that address issues such as systems procurement, use of open source, and privacy and data protection.

The 2017 Student Prize winner, Judith Latta discusses how anonymity and encryption have fostered an online environment for child abuse activities, and recommends legislative reform to help in the fight against child pornography.

Jake Herd presents the case for the replacement for traditional paper bills of lading with blockchain technology to reduce costs, delay, and instances of fraud despite the resistance of the current