The UNSW Allens Hub for Technology, Law and Innovation, was an independent community of scholars based at UNSW Sydney that operated from 1 November 2017 until 1 June 2024. It sought to add breadth and depth to research on the diverse interactions among technological change, law, and legal practice. It had influence over academic and policy debates through its engagement with the legal profession, the judiciary, industry, government and the broader community and its many submissions to policy processes.

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The UNSW Allens Hub for Technology, Law and Innovation to close in 2024

Wed 22 November 2023

The UNSW Allens Hub for Technology, Law and Innovation will cease operations on Saturday, 1 June 2024.

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Algorithm use across government decision making

Tue 28 May 2019

From the drafting of legislation, to judicial decision making, to the implementation of laws by the executive branch.  Allens Hub members have...

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Security and Risk Technologies in Criminal Justice: A Critical Discussion

Mon 27 May 2019

In a recent seminar jointly sponsored by the UNSW Centre for Crime, Law and Justice and the Allens Hub for Technology, Law & Innovation, Associate...

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Want to know what's been happening at the Allens Hub?

Wed 22 May 2019
Check out our latest newsletter, released for May 2019
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Read the May 2019 newsletter
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Data Protection Breakfast

Tue 14 May 2019

Hub members and Allens Partners recently collaborated to host the Hub's Data Protection Breakfast, where speakers discussed the important role of data...

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Automation in government decision making

Mon 13 May 2019

Governments around the world are deploying automation tools in making decisions that affect rights and entitlements.  Allens Hub members, working...

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Want to come and work for the Allens Hub?

Sun 12 May 2019

We are looking for a new researcher with a PhD or practical experience to lead our research stream on cyber security law and policy. For the position...

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We should think carefully before bringing smart speakers into our homes

Mon 06 May 2019
Read an interview with David Vaile, leader of the Allens Hub research stream data protection and surveillance.
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Submission: Defamation Law Reform review

Tue 30 April 2019

Allens Hub researcher Dr Daniel Joyce has made a submission to the Defamation Working Party in response to its discussion paper which identifies areas...

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Hub Submission: Digital identity for refugees and asylum seekers

Mon 22 April 2019

The Allens Hub for Technology Law and Innovation, in conjunction with the Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law and members of UNSW Law faculty...

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