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Uber found to have breached privacy of 1.2 million Aussies in 2016

Uber found to have breached privacy of 1.2 million Aussies in 2016

Privacy watchdog releases findings of investigation.
Justin Hendry Jul 23 2021 2:02PM Security
OAIC asks govt to require de-identification in data sharing laws

OAIC asks govt to require de-identification in data sharing laws

Greater privacy protections needed.
Justin Hendry Mar 24 2021 6:34AM Security
OAIC finds 'multiple' Australian companies downplaying data breaches

OAIC finds 'multiple' Australian companies downplaying data breaches

Forces them to redo customer notifications.
Ry Crozier Jan 28 2021 12:48PM Security
Home Affairs ordered to compensate asylum seekers over 2014 data breach

Home Affairs ordered to compensate asylum seekers over 2014 data breach

Almost 1300 individuals to receive payment.
Justin Hendry Jan 27 2021 12:45PM Security
OAIC urges prep for 'big tech' entry into consumer data right

OAIC urges prep for 'big tech' entry into consumer data right

Big companies pose "significant privacy risks".
Ry Crozier Dec 18 2020 6:55AM Security
Flight Centre hackathon behind 2017 breach, exposed 6918 customers' data

Flight Centre hackathon behind 2017 breach, exposed 6918 customers' data

Full post-mortem revealed for the first time.
Ry Crozier Dec 7 2020 11:59AM Security
NSW driver's licence data breach victims still in the dark after three months

NSW driver's licence data breach victims still in the dark after three months

Still unknown commercial entity yet to notify.
Justin Hendry Nov 30 2020 6:55AM Security
OAIC records highest ever number of monthly data breaches

OAIC records highest ever number of monthly data breaches

Since notification scheme began.
Justin Hendry Jul 31 2020 1:19PM Security
Australian privacy watchdog launches investigation into Clearview AI

Australian privacy watchdog launches investigation into Clearview AI

Teams up with UK's information commissioner.
Justin Hendry Jul 9 2020 5:38PM Security
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
Valentine credit data crackdown delivers kiss of death for online fraud

Valentine credit data crackdown delivers kiss of death for online fraud

User-initiated bans bite from today.
Julian Bajkowski Feb 14 2020 12:54PM Financial Services
Privacy watchdog's Facebook probe ongoing after 18 months

Privacy watchdog's Facebook probe ongoing after 18 months

Yet to hand down findings.
Justin Hendry Oct 21 2019 6:50AM Security
OAIC reduces frequency of data breach reporting

OAIC reduces frequency of data breach reporting

Despite steady stream of notifications.
Justin Hendry Aug 28 2019 6:55AM Security
'Readily available' consumer spyware apps could violate raft of Aussie laws

'Readily available' consumer spyware apps could violate raft of Aussie laws

According to ACCAN, Deakin University report.
Matt Johnston Aug 26 2019 6:36AM Security
Franking credits website blasted by Privacy Commissioner

Franking credits website blasted by Privacy Commissioner

Wilson Asset Management International cops court-enforceable undertaking.
Julian Bajkowski Jul 2 2019 12:00PM Financial Services
CBA to 'substantially' overhaul privacy under OAIC undertaking

CBA to 'substantially' overhaul privacy under OAIC undertaking

90 days to submit plans.
Matt Johnston Jun 27 2019 11:48AM Financial Services
Did Marriott bloat Australia’s official data breach numbers?

Did Marriott bloat Australia’s official data breach numbers?

New +10 million Aussie victims increment launched.
Julian Bajkowski May 13 2019 3:43PM Financial Services
Govt wants to punish data misuse with $10m-plus fines

Govt wants to punish data misuse with $10m-plus fines

Won’t introduce draft legislation until after election.
Ry Crozier Mar 25 2019 12:07PM Cloud
Malicious attacks rise in Australia's latest data breach numbers

Malicious attacks rise in Australia's latest data breach numbers

Phishing and brute-force attacks target credentials.
Justin Hendry Feb 7 2019 10:30AM Security
Australia names a new privacy commissioner

Australia names a new privacy commissioner

Acting commissioner Angelene Falk appointed
Justin Hendry Aug 17 2018 1:30PM Strategy

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