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Digital ID legislation inches forward
Opposition, Greens want the scheme to be voluntary.
Richard Chirgwin
Mar 13 2024 1:17PM
Security
Gov plans anti-doxxing laws
In response to leak of personal details of 600 people.
Jeremy Nadel
Feb 13 2024 8:07PM
Security
Gov to make automated decision-making transparent
And criminalise re-identification of data.
Jeremy Nadel
Sep 28 2023 12:46PM
Security
Gov stalls on some privacy reforms with conditional support
Some recommendations put on the backburner, for now.
Richard Chirgwin
Sep 28 2023 12:20PM
Strategy
Endeavour Group seeks national coordination of 'harm minimisation' tech at gambling venues
Including facial recognition, "digital, carded or cashless solutions".
Jeremy Nadel
Jul 20 2023 12:02PM
Software
Oracle calls Google data collection "unfair, unrepentant and unrestrained"
Privacy Act reforms should rein in dominant digital platforms.
Richard Chirgwin
Jul 19 2023 6:51AM
Software
Suncorp worries privacy law changes could undermine anti-fraud mechanisms
Depending on where lawmakers land on permissible customer data use.
Ry Crozier
Jul 17 2023 6:55AM
Financial Services
Gov warned to tread carefully in cyber security review
OAIC fears overlapping regimes.
Richard Chirgwin
Apr 24 2023 11:56AM
Security
IDCARE warns new privacy laws could exacerbate ransomware attacks
Paying attacker is cheaper than penalty.
Richard Chirgwin
Apr 6 2023 11:52AM
Strategy
Gov examines 'fair and reasonable test' for personal info handling
As well as privacy law exceptions for research.
Ry Crozier
Feb 16 2023 12:40PM
Security
Senate committee stamps privacy breach penalties
Recommends better definition of key terms.
Richard Chirgwin
Nov 23 2022 10:46AM
Security
Privacy Act amendments land in parliament
Privacy breach fines could exceed $50 million.
Richard Chirgwin
Oct 26 2022 10:18AM
Security
A-G says privacy reforms may be fast-tracked after Optus breach
Suggests review of fines, information sharing and data collection.
Richard Chirgwin
Oct 13 2022 11:34AM
Security
Google, Meta push back against changes to privacy laws
Meta said consumers prefer to pay with their data than their wallets.
Jeremy Nadel
Feb 23 2022 7:15AM
Strategy
Telstra, Optus: don't treat network transactions as personal information
Doing so could break telecommunications networks.
Richard Chirgwin
Feb 22 2022 6:46AM
Telco/ISP
Govt preparing to tighten social media laws
As it finalises draft legislation.
Kate Weber
Aug 3 2021 6:55AM
Financial Services
ADHA sees 'inconsequential' My Health Record data breach notices eroding trust
Calls for lesser need to disclose.
Ry Crozier
Jan 8 2021 7:08AM
Security
Govt kicks off long-awaited Privacy Act review
Terms of reference released.
Justin Hendry
Oct 30 2020 5:26PM
Security
ACCC takes HealthEngine to court over alleged data misuse
Calls for stronger consent, notification requirements.
Matt Johnston
Aug 8 2019 10:33AM
Strategy
Consumers 'shortchanged' when asking for their own data
Academics agitate for Aussie GDPR.
Matt Johnston
Jul 31 2019 12:22PM
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