5 things you need to know in Australian tech today

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NSW attorney general Gabrielle Upton says the new laws “will protect people and make it clear this kind of behaviour is totally unacceptable.” 2. The digital retail engagement startup, founded by Australians Claire Mula and Michael Gethen in 2011, looks like it’s beefing up its board ahead of plans for an IPO. McKinnon, a 40-year veteran of the finance and technology sectors, has been CIO for both the CBA and Westpac, and CFO of Multiplex, MLC and Lend Lease. Sprooki has rolled out the location-based mobile engagement platform across South East Asia in 70 major shopping malls and more than 3500 retailers. The client list includes Forever 21, Marks & Spencer, Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, Pie Face, Gap and GNC.

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