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In an effort to target online child sexual abuse and pro-terror content, Australia may cause global changes in how tech companies handle data.
Matthew is a Sydney-based multi-disciplinary journalist that has covered IT for 15 years. In particular, he covers B2B IT and other channel topics in the APAC region. In addition to Channel Insider, Matthew’s work has been published on ARN, where he previously served as the editor, as well as CRN and AFR. On the side, Matthew is an award-winning arts and entertainment critic and author, and he also participates on the judging panel for the Australian IT Journalism Awards.
In an effort to target online child sexual abuse and pro-terror content, Australia may cause global changes in how tech companies handle data.
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