privacy act

Digital ID legislation inches forward

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

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

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

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

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"

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Consumers 'shortchanged' when asking for their own data

Academics agitate for Aussie GDPR.
Matt Johnston Jul 31 2019 12:22PM Strategy

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