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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In or out? The arguments for and against having a My Health Record

After insisting there would be no further extension, Health Minister Greg Hunt took to Twitter on Wednesday to extend the deadline for Australians to...

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My Health Record: What's the go?

What is it and the case for Opting in, or opting out. Read the facts by Hub stream leads, Katharine Kemp and David Vaile.

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Deadline looms for 'My Health Record'

On Thursday the Federal government's opt-out period for the "My Health Record" expires. Stream lead David Vaile speaks with ABC Roundtable

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Study of Digital Technology Designed to Improve Migrant Worker conditions

Allens Hub stream lead Bassina Farbenblum, has been involved in the first global study of this kind.
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Law clients are demanding improved efficiencies and greater value from lawyers

Law clients, especially corporate ones, are demanding improved efficiencies and greater value from their lawyers. One response among the large firms...

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The Hub is increasing its International reach and presence

The Hub is extending its international reach and presence following recent travels by Hub postdoctoral fellow Dr Monika Zalnieriute.   Monika has been...

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Why lawyers shouldn't be afraid of AI and tech tools

Commentary from Hub Director, Lyria Bennett Moses
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UN's Big Data-Open Data consultation process: insights from Professor Joseph Cannataci, UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Privacy

Watch the video for his insights on the rapidly changing global privacy landscape