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Vic Govt to set up privacy and data security office 
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Vic Govt to set up privacy and data security office
Dec 27, 2012 | Comment Now 
Combines two existing roles.
 
AAPT, Melbourne IT face privacy probe 
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AAPT, Melbourne IT face privacy probe
Aug 7, 2012 | Comment Now 
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Victoria calls for privacy in cloud design 
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Victoria calls for privacy in cloud design
By Ry Crozier | Apr 3, 2012 | Comment Now 
Privacy commissioner outlines risks for agencies.
 
EU backs Google privacy policy 'pause' 
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EU backs Google privacy policy 'pause'
By Liam Tung | Feb 6, 2012 | Comment Now 
Respect our laws, says Justice Commissioner.
 
ANZ botches bank statement fix 
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ANZ botches bank statement fix
By Liz Tay | Jan 12, 2012 | Comment Now 
Shuts down online statements service within 24 hours.
 
Dell customers warned over Epsilon breach 
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Dell customers warned over Epsilon breach
By Liam Tung | Apr 7, 2011 | 1 Comment 
Alerts Privacy Commissioner.
 
Vodafone breached Privacy Act, Commissioner reports 
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Vodafone breached Privacy Act, Commissioner reports
By Liz Tay | Feb 16, 2011 | 1 Comment 
Shared logins and passwords a national concern.
 
Telstra faces privacy breach investigation 
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Telstra faces privacy breach investigation
Oct 27, 2010 | Comment Now 
Botched mailout to 220,000 customers.
 
Government appoints new Privacy Commissioner 
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Jul 23, 2010 | 1 Comment 
Commissioner touts technology for privacy.
 
Privacy Commissioner investigates Google 
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Privacy Commissioner investigates Google
May 19, 2010 | 2 Comments 
Data harvest could breach Privacy Act.
 
Two in three Australian companies leak data 
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Two in three Australian companies leak data
By Brett Winterford | Aug 11, 2009 | Comment Now 
Renews calls for mandatory data disclosure laws.
 
NSW to appoint an 'Information Commissioner' 
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NSW to appoint an 'Information Commissioner'
By Stuart Finlayson | Jun 19, 2009 | Comment Now 
Independent commissioner to bring "transparency" to NSW Government.
 
Information Commissioner gives thumbs up to Google Streetview 
Software
Information Commissioner gives thumbs up to Google Streetview
By Andrew Charlesworth | Aug 6, 2008 | Comment Now 
UK privacy watchdog, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), has declared that Google's Streetview service won't break any privacy laws when it begins operation in the UK..
 
Information Commissioner gets tough on data security 
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Information Commissioner gets tough on data security
By Iain Thomson | Nov 19, 2007 | Comment Now 
UK Information Commissioner Richard Thomas has argued for much tighter data protection laws in Britain, insisting that those who lose data should end up in court.
 
Data protection guidance revised in UK 
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By Robert Jaques | Aug 9, 2007 | Comment Now 
The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published revised guidance designed to help individuals understand how their personal information may be used by organisations...
 
EU commissioner slams iTunes monopoly 
Software
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By Matt Chapman | Mar 13, 2007 | Comment Now 
'Improper' system must change, says Meglena Kuneva.
 
One.Tel drop bad debtors: Privacy commissioner 
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Aug 24, 2004 | Comment Now 
Failed telecommunication company One.Tel has been slapped on the wrist by the Federal Privacy Commissioner for mishandling customer credit records.
 
Aust websites beware: Privacy Commissioner 
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Aust websites beware: Privacy Commissioner
By Vivienne Fisher | Feb 12, 2004 | Comment Now 
Australian businesses are being warned to ensure confidential customer information submitted online is kept safe from prying eyes, after ticketing company Ticketmaster7 was ...
 
Privacy Commissioner gets tough 
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Privacy Commissioner gets tough
By James Riley | Nov 7, 2002 | Comment Now 
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