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University of Technology Sydney (UTS) 
The Internet of Things (IoT) has the potential to transform the way we live and work. But the growth of consumer IoT devices for the home, such as connected appliances and smart assistants, poses serious threats to consumers’ security and privacy.
This research identifies and analyses options for best practice regulation of IoT security and privacy. The report includes recommendations for reforming cyber security, consumer protection and data privacy law and regulation.
Read more: Regulation of Internet of Things Devices to Protect Consumers
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Curtin University
Approaches to the accessibility of subscription versus free to access Australian video on demand platforms have been evaluated with research gathering new insights from consumers with disabilities.
Read more: Access On Demand: An Analysis of the Accessibility Options on Streaming Television
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Charles Sturt University
This project and its report outlines regional and rural consumer understandings of smart technologies and their applications in North West New South Wales, Australia. It identifies consumer engagement with digital infrastructure, the changing nature of development and planning in a digital context and the impact of smart services on social relations.
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Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)
This project focuses on giving a voice to how seniors perceive risk associated with ICT usage and ownership.
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Wamboin Communications Action Group Inc.
This project assisted regional and rural areas to effectively engage with their local communities and build a business case for the implementation of network capabilities to support their current and future needs. The project delivered a set of resources that can be applied across regional, rural and remote areas to help communities identify local requirements to achieve better Internet connectivity to support their economic and social growth.
Read more: Achieve Better Broadband for Regional Communities
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Centre for Accessibility
In 2021, the Centre For Accessibility (CFA) Australia undertook research to improve the accessibility of websites and apps provided by the telecommunications sector.
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Children and Media Australia (Formerly ACCM)
Grant Round: 2020
Amount: $48,000
Read more: Apps Can Trap - Tips for Protecting Children’s Privacy
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Deakin University
Read more: Enhancing Consumer Awareness of Privacy and the Internet of Things
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Monash University, Automated Society Working Group
Grant round: 2019
Amount: $49,579
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First Nations Media Australia
Grant round: 2019
Amount: $49,670
Read more: Indigenous Community Perspectives and Experiences of Digital Inclusion
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SACOSS (South Australian Council of Social Service)
Grant Round: 2019
Amount: $99,112
Read more: Connectivity Costs II: Telecommunications Affordability and Waged Poor Households
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WEstjustice
Grant Round: 2019
Amount awarded: $50,000
Read more: Newly-Arrived Consumers Telecommunications Advocacy Project