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University of Melbourne reprimanded for using wi-fi data to identify protesters

University of Melbourne reprimanded for using wi-fi data to identify protesters

Long-feared "function creep" materialised.
Ry Crozier Aug 21 2025 6:15AM Networking
Google to settle US location-tracking probe for $583 million

Google to settle US location-tracking probe for $583 million

States demand more transparency.
Diane Bartz, David Shepardson and Karen Freifeld Nov 15 2022 6:30AM Strategy
Meta reaches US$37.5 million settlement of Facebook location tracking lawsuit

Meta reaches US$37.5 million settlement of Facebook location tracking lawsuit

Agreement requires judge's approval.
Jonathan Stempel Aug 24 2022 6:32AM Strategy
Telstra, Optus: don't treat network transactions as personal information

Telstra, Optus: don't treat network transactions as personal information

Doing so could break telecommunications networks.
Richard Chirgwin Feb 22 2022 6:46AM Telco/ISP
Google faces lawsuits over location-tracking practices

Google faces lawsuits over location-tracking practices

From US states.
David Shepardson and Doina Chiacu Jan 25 2022 6:35AM Software
Google misled Android users about location data collection

Google misled Android users about location data collection

Loses Federal Court case.
Juha Saarinen Apr 16 2021 1:00PM Security
Russia revives draft law to grant police access to citizens' geolocation data

Russia revives draft law to grant police access to citizens' geolocation data

No court order necessary.
Staff Writer Feb 5 2021 6:45AM Security
Optus to support its customers based on where they live

Optus to support its customers based on where they live

More details of support restructure emerge.
Ry Crozier Dec 14 2020 12:37PM Telco/ISP
New Google default wipes users' location, web history after 18 months

New Google default wipes users' location, web history after 18 months

Reduces tracking.
Paresh Dave Jun 25 2020 11:10AM Security
Apple and Google to ban use of location tracking in contact tracing apps

Apple and Google to ban use of location tracking in contact tracing apps

That are built on their forthcoming capability.
Stephen Nellis and Paresh Dave May 5 2020 6:50AM Software
Google location data shows Australia grinding to halt

Google location data shows Australia grinding to halt

Are Canberrans still hitting supermarkets and heading outdoors?
Juha Saarinen Apr 4 2020 9:42PM Security
US lawmaker urges caution in using location data to track COVID-19

US lawmaker urges caution in using location data to track COVID-19

Wants assurances from US government, big tech firms.
Staff Writer Mar 20 2020 6:50AM Security
ACT Policing faces scrutiny over mobile phone location requests

ACT Policing faces scrutiny over mobile phone location requests

Some dating back to 2007.
Ry Crozier Mar 12 2020 5:21PM Telco/ISP
Google Australia sued over collection and use of location data

Google Australia sued over collection and use of location data

ACCC claims consumers misled about how to disable tracking.
Ry Crozier Oct 29 2019 11:55AM Cloud
Will your movements be tracked at the next big event you attend?

Will your movements be tracked at the next big event you attend?

The technology following your phone from festival to festival.
Paris Cowan Feb 9 2017 6:44AM Hardware
NBN Co moved an FTTN cabinet after users asked to connect

NBN Co moved an FTTN cabinet after users asked to connect

Physical relocation deemed better than altering footprint.
Ry Crozier Nov 23 2016 6:40AM Telco/ISP
Mac OS X Yosemite sends search, location data to Apple, Microsoft

Mac OS X Yosemite sends search, location data to Apple, Microsoft

'Spotlight Suggestions' also featured in iOS 8.
Allie Coyne Oct 21 2014 8:22AM Security
Android devices leak location data

Android devices leak location data

Other operating systems also affected by privacy hole.
Allie Coyne Jul 4 2014 9:54AM Security
NSW IT minister releases location intelligence strategy

NSW IT minister releases location intelligence strategy

Wants funding for automatic address mapping service.
Paris Cowan Apr 30 2014 12:30PM Strategy
Facebook ekes IT efficiency from sleek data centre design

Facebook ekes IT efficiency from sleek data centre design

The Data Centre Strategy Summit keynote in full.
Brett Winterford , Ry Crozier Feb 14 2013 7:51AM Networking

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