privacy
New Google default wipes users' location, web history after 18 months
Reduces tracking.
Jun 25 2020 11:10AM
Apple previews privacy enhancements across OS suite
Will present info in a 'nutrition label' format.
Jun 23 2020 6:56AM
7-Eleven Australia deploys facial recognition on customer feedback tablets
Says technology is 'not used for any other purpose'.
Jun 22 2020 2:28PM
ACCC to probe Google's proposed $3bn Fitbit acquisition
Access to health data may stymie competition.
Jun 18 2020 11:41AM
ASIO chief hits out at 'obstructive' tech companies
Calls for greater access to encrypted data.
Jun 9 2020 12:56PM
Israel's NSO showcases drone tech, pushes to counter rights abuse allegations
Gives the public a rare look at its technology.
Jun 9 2020 6:41AM
Services Australia put face matching to work for bushfire relief payments
Biometrics database trialled with hundreds displaced over summer.
Jun 5 2020 11:50AM
Google says use existing EU laws to govern AI
Doesn't want to see new laws created.
May 29 2020 9:50AM
Arizona files consumer fraud lawsuit against Google
Cites "deceptive" and "unfair" practices.
May 28 2020 12:19PM
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DTA improves Bluetooth privacy on COVIDSafe
But device names still visible.
May 27 2020 3:20PM
COVIDSafe privacy protections now locked in law
Contact tracing app bill passes with minor improvements.
May 14 2020 11:28AM
Queensland next to upload photos to national face matching database
Will join Victoria, SA and Tasmania.
May 13 2020 6:22AM
Microsoft alarmed by secrecy provisions in CLOUD Act-readying bill
Wants "blanket" ban on disclosure axed.
May 8 2020 12:08PM
Govt unveils COVIDSafe contact tracing app bill
Unlawful access punishable by five years jail.
May 5 2020 6:48AM
Google warns of overreach in proposed cross-border data access regime
Fines for non-compliance go against the CLOUD Act.
May 4 2020 1:08PM
Privacy boffins call for legislated protections from coronavirus tracker app
Cautions against scope creep.
Apr 22 2020 6:59AM
Health minister now unsure if source code for COVID contact tracing app is safe to release
Despite previous assurances by government services minister Stuart Robert.
Apr 21 2020 1:58PM
EU privacy watchdog calls for pan-European mobile app for virus tracking
Warns against current nation-based approach.
Apr 7 2020 12:40PM
WA prepares for national face matching database upload
Introduces biometrics sharing laws.
Mar 27 2020 6:45AM
In Europe, tech battle against coronavirus clashes with privacy culture
Governments turn to technology to track spread and monitor people under quarantine.
Mar 27 2020 6:24AM
