privacy

WA prepares for national face matching database upload

WA prepares for national face matching database upload

Introduces biometrics sharing laws.
Justin Hendry Mar 27 2020 6:45AM Strategy
In Europe, tech battle against coronavirus clashes with privacy culture

In Europe, tech battle against coronavirus clashes with privacy culture

Governments turn to technology to track spread and monitor people under quarantine.
Anna Koper and Douglas Busvine Mar 27 2020 6:24AM Cloud
Google critics see its Firebase tools as another squeeze play

Google critics see its Firebase tools as another squeeze play

Some devs say software will deepen company's access to consumer data.
Paresh Dave Mar 20 2020 12:53PM Software
Uber's challenge to balance driver safety with customer privacy

Uber's challenge to balance driver safety with customer privacy

Complicated by independent contractor designation.
Tina Bellon Mar 11 2020 1:01PM Strategy
Melbourne TAFE data breach exposes 55k student, staff files

Melbourne TAFE data breach exposes 55k student, staff files

Sensitive financial, health data accessed.
Justin Hendry Mar 11 2020 12:49PM Security
NSW govt pledges to introduce mandatory data breach reporting

NSW govt pledges to introduce mandatory data breach reporting

Becomes first state or territory to do so.
Justin Hendry Mar 10 2020 6:55AM Strategy
Australian privacy watchdog sues Facebook over Cambridge Analytica scandal

Australian privacy watchdog sues Facebook over Cambridge Analytica scandal

Begins legal proceedings after two-year investigation.
Justin Hendry Mar 9 2020 4:30PM Security
Govt clears the way for US CLOUD Act data swap deal

Govt clears the way for US CLOUD Act data swap deal

Introduces bill to formalise future bilateral agreement.
Justin Hendry Mar 5 2020 2:24PM Strategy
Corruption watchdog calls for mandatory data breach laws in Qld

Corruption watchdog calls for mandatory data breach laws in Qld

Wants new reporting measures to combat information exposure risks.
Justin Hendry Feb 26 2020 1:23PM Strategy
Personal data concerns stymie digital health initiatives

Personal data concerns stymie digital health initiatives

Coupled with lengthy registration processes.
Matt Johnston Feb 26 2020 6:26AM Strategy
Qld police get new powers to access cloud-based evidence

Qld police get new powers to access cloud-based evidence

Parliament extends data access powers beyond physical devices.
Justin Hendry Feb 21 2020 12:26PM Cloud
Google sued for collecting personal data of school children

Google sued for collecting personal data of school children

New Mexico AG files second lawsuit against Google.
Staff Writer Feb 21 2020 12:15PM Benchmarking Change
EU to unveil plans to boost European firms, rein in US tech giants

EU to unveil plans to boost European firms, rein in US tech giants

Aimed at helping European companies exploit their industrial data.
Foo Yun Chee Feb 19 2020 12:57PM Security
NAB sets up a global privacy office

NAB sets up a global privacy office

Under remit of chief data officer.
Ry Crozier Feb 17 2020 7:00AM Financial Services
Google ordered to reveal identity of anonymous reviewer

Google ordered to reveal identity of anonymous reviewer

Federal court rules in favour of Melbourne dentist.
Justin Hendry Feb 14 2020 12:52PM Security
My Health Record de-identified data sharing plans pushed back

My Health Record de-identified data sharing plans pushed back

Basic governance not in place after two years.
Justin Hendry Feb 14 2020 7:03AM Strategy
Data retention 'ambiguity' sees cops given web browsing histories

Data retention 'ambiguity' sees cops given web browsing histories

Telcos sometimes turning over full URLs in metadata requests.
Justin Hendry Feb 7 2020 4:39PM Security
Canadian agency asks federal court to declare Facebook broke privacy law

Canadian agency asks federal court to declare Facebook broke privacy law

Demands new consent measures for Facebook.
Moira Warburton Feb 7 2020 1:08PM Strategy
Anti-virus maker Avast shutters data harvester Jumpshot

Anti-virus maker Avast shutters data harvester Jumpshot

Privacy scandal news saw share price fall off a cliff.
Juha Saarinen Jan 31 2020 10:25AM Security
Config flub by Microsoft exposed millions of customer details

Config flub by Microsoft exposed millions of customer details

Nearly 250 million records visible on the web.
Juha Saarinen Jan 23 2020 11:20AM Security

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