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Govt will make it a crime to re-identify anonymised data

Govt will make it a crime to re-identify anonymised data

Changes to Privacy Act coming.
Allie Coyne Sep 28 2016 5:33PM Strategy
Former OAIC chief gets green light to sue newspaper

Former OAIC chief gets green light to sue newspaper

Canberra Times fails to have defamation suit thrown out of court.
Paris Cowan Sep 28 2016 11:25AM Oddware
Aussie IoT firms get a fail mark for privacy

Aussie IoT firms get a fail mark for privacy

Global sweep picks up widespread shortcomings.
Paris Cowan Sep 23 2016 4:14PM Strategy
OAIC slams Ashley Madison's dodgy security

OAIC slams Ashley Madison's dodgy security

Hacked infidelity website was legally obliged to do better.
Staff Writers Aug 24 2016 7:09AM Security
Privacy Commissioner 'satisfied' with Census data security

Privacy Commissioner 'satisfied' with Census data security

Says better PR campaign would have allayed privacy concerns.
Allie Coyne Aug 9 2016 4:01PM Security
Woolies Rewards vs Flybuys: who has the best privacy?

Woolies Rewards vs Flybuys: who has the best privacy?

Pilgrim urges consumers to rethink what they are trading for loyalty points.
Paris Cowan Jul 13 2016 9:00AM Strategy
The OAIC's tips for big data analytics that won’t break privacy rules

The OAIC's tips for big data analytics that won’t break privacy rules

Commission releases draft guide.
Paris Cowan May 19 2016 3:00PM Strategy
Privacy commissioner puts Australia's loyalty schemes on notice

Privacy commissioner puts Australia's loyalty schemes on notice

Country’s biggest customer databases in his crosshairs.
Paris Cowan May 17 2016 6:47AM Strategy
Australia's courts to rule on landmark definition of 'personal information'

Australia's courts to rule on landmark definition of 'personal information'

Privacy commissioner welcomes critical ruling.
Paris Cowan May 16 2016 12:22PM Strategy
Revived OAIC to be "leaner"

Revived OAIC to be "leaner"

Pilgrim warns agency won't return to pre-2014.
Paris Cowan May 4 2016 2:40PM Strategy
OAIC saved from dissolution

OAIC saved from dissolution

Govt backs down on plans to abolish information agency.
Paris Cowan May 3 2016 7:32PM Strategy
Pilgrim warns data de-identification is 'rocket science'

Pilgrim warns data de-identification is 'rocket science'

Privacy holy grail elusive in its execution.
Paris Cowan Apr 20 2016 11:25AM Strategy
Brandis gives Pilgrim another three months

Brandis gives Pilgrim another three months

Third short appointment as OAIC limps on.
Allie Coyne Jan 19 2016 1:40PM Strategy
Freelancer.com to fight $20,000 privacy damages claim

Freelancer.com to fight $20,000 privacy damages claim

On collision course with Privacy Commissioner.
Andrew Colley Jan 12 2016 6:17AM Strategy
Government fails to deliver on data breach notification promise

Government fails to deliver on data breach notification promise

Update: Bill misses sitting deadline for the second time.
Allie Coyne Dec 3 2015 6:34AM Security
Treat anonymised data as personal information: Pilgrim

Treat anonymised data as personal information: Pilgrim

Privacy Commissioner warns of modern matching methods.
Paris Cowan Nov 18 2015 12:17PM Security
TeleChoice owns up to 2014 data breach

TeleChoice owns up to 2014 data breach

Promises to pay affected individuals for credit monitoring services.
Allie Coyne Oct 27 2015 2:50PM Security
OAIC powering through with less staff, bigger workload

OAIC powering through with less staff, bigger workload

Voluntary breach notifications skyrocket.
Paris Cowan Oct 26 2015 2:11PM Strategy
Pilgrim given three more months as info commissioner

Pilgrim given three more months as info commissioner

OAIC limbo continues.
Paris Cowan Oct 19 2015 9:51AM Strategy
Vodafone under OAIC, ACMA spotlight over alleged journo records breach

Vodafone under OAIC, ACMA spotlight over alleged journo records breach

Denies any wrongdoing by management.
Allie Coyne Sep 15 2015 11:04AM Telco/ISP

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