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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 
Security
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 
Security
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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Government appoints new Privacy Commissioner
Jul 23, 2010 | 1 Comment 
Commissioner touts technology for privacy.
 
Privacy Commissioner investigates Google 
Security
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' 
Telco/ISP
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..
 
Australian Commissioner: Privacy guidelines needed 
Security
Australian Commissioner: Privacy guidelines needed
Apr 17, 2008 | Comment Now 
The Australian Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, has called for feedback from businesses, organisations, government agencies and the public on a draft Voluntary Information ...
 
Privacy commissioner: Businesses be wary of new anti-money laundering laws 
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Privacy commissioner: Businesses be wary of new anti-money laundering laws
Dec 13, 2007 | Comment Now 
Privacy commissioner Karen Curtis has urged businesses to consider the privacy of consumers when collecting personal information under the Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terroris...
 
Information Commissioner gets tough on data security 
Security
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 
Security
Data protection guidance revised in UK
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
EU commissioner slams iTunes monopoly
By Matt Chapman | Mar 13, 2007 | Comment Now 
'Improper' system must change, says Meglena Kuneva.
 
One.Tel drop bad debtors: Privacy commissioner 
Telco/ISP
One.Tel drop bad debtors: Privacy commissioner
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 
Telco/ISP
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: Stop claiming 'foul play'  
Storage
Privacy commissioner: Stop claiming 'foul play'
By Vivienne Fisher | Nov 21, 2003 | Comment Now 
 
Privacy Commissioner gets tough 
Security
Privacy Commissioner gets tough
By James Riley | Nov 7, 2002 | Comment Now 
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