privacy

COVIDSafe privacy protections now locked in law

COVIDSafe privacy protections now locked in law

Contact tracing app bill passes with minor improvements.
Justin Hendry May 14 2020 11:28AM Strategy
Queensland next to upload photos to national face matching database

Queensland next to upload photos to national face matching database

Will join Victoria, SA and Tasmania.
Justin Hendry May 13 2020 6:22AM Security
Microsoft alarmed by secrecy provisions in CLOUD Act-readying bill

Microsoft alarmed by secrecy provisions in CLOUD Act-readying bill

Wants "blanket" ban on disclosure axed.
Justin Hendry May 8 2020 12:08PM Strategy
Govt unveils COVIDSafe contact tracing app bill

Govt unveils COVIDSafe contact tracing app bill

Unlawful access punishable by five years jail.
Justin Hendry May 5 2020 6:48AM Security
Google warns of overreach in proposed cross-border data access regime

Google warns of overreach in proposed cross-border data access regime

Fines for non-compliance go against the CLOUD Act.
Justin Hendry May 4 2020 1:08PM Security
Privacy boffins call for legislated protections from coronavirus tracker app

Privacy boffins call for legislated protections from coronavirus tracker app

Cautions against scope creep.
Matt Johnston Apr 22 2020 6:59AM Security
Health minister now unsure if source code for COVID contact tracing app is safe to release

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.
Julian Bajkowski Apr 21 2020 1:58PM Security
EU privacy watchdog calls for pan-European mobile app for virus tracking

EU privacy watchdog calls for pan-European mobile app for virus tracking

Warns against current nation-based approach.
Foo Yun Chee Apr 7 2020 12:40PM Benchmarking Change
WA prepares for national face matching database upload

WA prepares for national face matching database upload

Introduces biometrics sharing laws.
Justin Hendry Mar 27 2020 6:45AM Strategy
In Europe, tech battle against coronavirus clashes with privacy culture

In Europe, tech battle against coronavirus clashes with privacy culture

Governments turn to technology to track spread and monitor people under quarantine.
Anna Koper and Douglas Busvine Mar 27 2020 6:24AM Cloud
Google critics see its Firebase tools as another squeeze play

Google critics see its Firebase tools as another squeeze play

Some devs say software will deepen company's access to consumer data.
Paresh Dave Mar 20 2020 12:53PM Software
Uber's challenge to balance driver safety with customer privacy

Uber's challenge to balance driver safety with customer privacy

Complicated by independent contractor designation.
Tina Bellon Mar 11 2020 1:01PM Strategy
Melbourne TAFE data breach exposes 55k student, staff files

Melbourne TAFE data breach exposes 55k student, staff files

Sensitive financial, health data accessed.
Justin Hendry Mar 11 2020 12:49PM Security
NSW govt pledges to introduce mandatory data breach reporting

NSW govt pledges to introduce mandatory data breach reporting

Becomes first state or territory to do so.
Justin Hendry Mar 10 2020 6:55AM Strategy
Australian privacy watchdog sues Facebook over Cambridge Analytica scandal

Australian privacy watchdog sues Facebook over Cambridge Analytica scandal

Begins legal proceedings after two-year investigation.
Justin Hendry Mar 9 2020 4:30PM Security
Govt clears the way for US CLOUD Act data swap deal

Govt clears the way for US CLOUD Act data swap deal

Introduces bill to formalise future bilateral agreement.
Justin Hendry Mar 5 2020 2:24PM Strategy
Corruption watchdog calls for mandatory data breach laws in Qld

Corruption watchdog calls for mandatory data breach laws in Qld

Wants new reporting measures to combat information exposure risks.
Justin Hendry Feb 26 2020 1:23PM Strategy
Personal data concerns stymie digital health initiatives

Personal data concerns stymie digital health initiatives

Coupled with lengthy registration processes.
Matt Johnston Feb 26 2020 6:26AM Strategy
Qld police get new powers to access cloud-based evidence

Qld police get new powers to access cloud-based evidence

Parliament extends data access powers beyond physical devices.
Justin Hendry Feb 21 2020 12:26PM Cloud
Google sued for collecting personal data of school children

Google sued for collecting personal data of school children

New Mexico AG files second lawsuit against Google.
Staff Writer Feb 21 2020 12:15PM Benchmarking Change

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