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Law enforcement agencies ramp up use of anti-encryption laws
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NBN Co to stop overbuilding existing business fibre networks
Aussie researchers develop flexible touchscreens that can be printed like newspaper
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Privacy watchdog's Facebook probe ongoing after 18 months
Yet to hand down findings.
Oct 21 2019 6:50AM
OAIC reduces frequency of data breach reporting
Despite steady stream of notifications.
Aug 28 2019 6:55AM
'Readily available' consumer spyware apps could violate raft of Aussie laws
According to ACCAN, Deakin University report.
Aug 26 2019 6:36AM
Franking credits website blasted by Privacy Commissioner
Wilson Asset Management International cops court-enforceable undertaking.
Jul 2 2019 12:00PM
CBA to 'substantially' overhaul privacy under OAIC undertaking
90 days to submit plans.
Jun 27 2019 11:48AM
Did Marriott bloat Australia’s official data breach numbers?
New +10 million Aussie victims increment launched.
May 13 2019 3:43PM
Govt wants to punish data misuse with $10m-plus fines
Won’t introduce draft legislation until after election.
Mar 25 2019 12:07PM
Malicious attacks rise in Australia's latest data breach numbers
Phishing and brute-force attacks target credentials.
Feb 7 2019 10:30AM
Australia names a new privacy commissioner
Acting commissioner Angelene Falk appointed
Aug 17 2018 1:30PM
ACCC to devise bulk of consumer data right
Govt gives regulator ‘substantial scope’.
Aug 15 2018 12:10PM
Cyber attacks rise in Australia's data breach numbers
Health sector continues to have most incidents.
Jul 31 2018 7:08AM
Consumer data right boosts OAIC staff levels
Highest level in over five years.
May 28 2018 6:00AM
Open banking to be phased in from mid-2019
Banks warn of challenges ahead.
May 11 2018 6:00AM
OAIC sees 63 data breach notifications in first six weeks
Majority the result of "human error".
Apr 11 2018 9:18AM
Australian privacy commissioner launches investigation into Facebook
Inquiries turn official.
Apr 5 2018 1:11PM
The OAIC will continue with a single chief
No return to previous model.
Feb 27 2018 5:13PM
Australia's privacy commissioner to retire
Pilgrim steps down.
Feb 20 2018 12:47PM
Govt reveals data breach notification format
Will use it to collect and publish stats.
Sep 29 2017 6:45AM
OAIC investigates defunct firm's data leak in Qld, NT
About 4000 people impacted.
Sep 22 2017 11:50AM
OAIC investigating Flight Centre customer data leak
Firm is 'co-operating' with inquiries.
Aug 21 2017 2:27PM
