privacy
Uber found to have breached privacy of 1.2 million Aussies in 2016
Privacy watchdog releases findings of investigation.
Jul 23 2021 2:02PM
China orders Didi app downloads suspended over data violation
Alleged to have illegally collected users' personal data.
Jul 5 2021 6:38AM
US lawmakers say it is time to boost privacy protections around cloud data
Needs same legal status as 'physical files stored in personal file cabinets'.
Jul 1 2021 6:36AM
Cross-border data access bill waved through parliament
US CLOUD Act agreement to follow.
Jun 25 2021 1:07PM
Google delays Chrome's blocking of tracking cookies to late 2023
Opts for a new phased approach.
Jun 25 2021 6:55AM
EU privacy watchdogs call for ban on facial recognition in public spaces
Under desire to create a 'human-centric legal framework for AI'.
Jun 22 2021 6:27AM
Serious privacy problems found in most health apps
Large survey of apps raises concerns.
Jun 18 2021 6:10AM
WA Police refused request to stop accessing Covid check-in app data
Forcing the govt to introduce new laws.
Jun 16 2021 5:24PM
WA moves to plug legislative gaps after cops access check-in app data
Contact tracing data accessed during investigations.
Jun 16 2021 12:45PM
Canada police breached privacy laws with Clearview AI, regulator finds
Use of facial recognition tool unlawful.
Jun 11 2021 6:50AM
EU bodies' use of Amazon, Microsoft cloud services faces privacy probes
Over concerns about the transfer of personal data to the US.
May 28 2021 6:53AM
Privacy-busting contact tracing data logged on Android
Google will not acknowledge or fix faulty EN implementation.
Apr 28 2021 10:47AM
Govt data access should be gated, privacy assessment finds
No access under planned data sharing laws without accreditation.
Apr 20 2021 3:04PM
Civil groups want EU lawmakers to boost privacy rights in planned WhatsApp, Skype rules
Urged to take a strong stand.
Apr 15 2021 8:38AM
Apple to start enforcing new app privacy notifications in coming weeks
Provides alternative advertising tools.
Apr 8 2021 6:24AM
OAIC asks govt to require de-identification in data sharing laws
Greater privacy protections needed.
Mar 24 2021 6:34AM
Google draws US antitrust scrutiny over third-party cookies ban
Justice department investigators raise concerns.
Mar 19 2021 6:45AM
Ex-contractor accessed Vic govt IT system 260 times a year after leaving
Former department breached privacy laws.
Mar 12 2021 6:55AM
French startup lobby to file privacy complaint against Apple
Alleges iOS 14 does not comply with EU privacy requirements.
Mar 10 2021 12:03PM
NSW govt's mandatory data breach reporting scheme unlikely before 2022
Another round of consultations now on the cards.
Mar 5 2021 6:50AM
