privacy

Twitter makes global changes to comply with privacy laws

Twitter makes global changes to comply with privacy laws

To give users more information about what data advertisers might receive.
Elizabeth Culliford Dec 3 2019 7:00AM Cloud
DoH! Microsoft to build DNS over HTTPS into Windows 10

DoH! Microsoft to build DNS over HTTPS into Windows 10

For greater privacy and cybersecurity.
Juha Saarinen Nov 19 2019 12:55PM Networking
Microsoft says it will follow California's digital privacy law in US

Microsoft says it will follow California's digital privacy law in US

Amid fears law will hurt tech profits.
Diane Bartz and Nandita Bose Nov 12 2019 1:30PM Strategy
CBA, NAB and Telstra to test govt's new AI ethics doctrine

CBA, NAB and Telstra to test govt's new AI ethics doctrine

Eight principles developed to guide application.
Justin Hendry Nov 7 2019 10:36AM Software
WhatsApp hacked to spy on top govt officials at US allies - sources

WhatsApp hacked to spy on top govt officials at US allies - sources

Journalists, human rights activists also targeted.
Christopher Bing and Raphael Satter Nov 1 2019 6:40AM Security
Australia yet to have "national cyber resilience": former ASIO, ASIS boss

Australia yet to have "national cyber resilience": former ASIO, ASIS boss

Understanding and defence against cyber incidents still lacking.
Justin Hendry Oct 31 2019 1:33PM Strategy
Google Australia sued over collection and use of location data

Google Australia sued over collection and use of location data

ACCC claims consumers misled about how to disable tracking.
Ry Crozier Oct 29 2019 11:55AM Cloud
Privacy watchdog's Facebook probe ongoing after 18 months

Privacy watchdog's Facebook probe ongoing after 18 months

Yet to hand down findings.
Justin Hendry Oct 21 2019 6:50AM Security
Senate pushes encryption fix for US CLOUD Act fracture

Senate pushes encryption fix for US CLOUD Act fracture

To ensure Australian access to US servers.
Justin Hendry Oct 17 2019 6:10PM Strategy
Australia, US negotiate CLOUD Act data swap pact

Australia, US negotiate CLOUD Act data swap pact

Providers in either country to be subject to requests.
Justin Hendry Oct 8 2019 12:55PM Security
Facebook wins dismissal of investor lawsuit over privacy breach

Facebook wins dismissal of investor lawsuit over privacy breach

Judge finds company's statements did not amount to deception.
Brendan Pierson Sep 27 2019 6:45AM Security
Facebook suspends tens of thousands of apps in response to Cambridge Analytica scandal

Facebook suspends tens of thousands of apps in response to Cambridge Analytica scandal

As part of ongoing app developer investigation.
Staff Writer Sep 23 2019 12:50PM Software
First states upload data to national facial recognition system

First states upload data to national facial recognition system

Victoria, Tasmania play national guinea pigs.
Justin Hendry Sep 17 2019 11:57AM Strategy
NSW Health to trial body-worn cameras on paramedics

NSW Health to trial body-worn cameras on paramedics

To deter violence against personnel.
Justin Hendry Sep 10 2019 2:45PM Strategy
US judge lets Facebook privacy class action proceed

US judge lets Facebook privacy class action proceed

Calls company's views on privacy "so wrong."
Jonathan Stempel Sep 10 2019 12:40PM Software
Microsoft's LinkedIn loses appeal over scraping of user profiles

Microsoft's LinkedIn loses appeal over scraping of user profiles

New precedent for access to publicly visible information.
Jonathan Stempel Sep 10 2019 6:45AM Networking
Google open sources differential privacy dev library

Google open sources differential privacy dev library

While under fire for privacy breaches.
Juha Saarinen Sep 6 2019 6:35AM Security
Aussie loyalty data lakes targeted in ACCC crackdown

Aussie loyalty data lakes targeted in ACCC crackdown

Over alleged privacy and consent abuse.
Ry Crozier Sep 5 2019 10:37AM Cloud
Researchers studying Facebook's impact on democracy threaten to quit

Researchers studying Facebook's impact on democracy threaten to quit

Saying the company failed to make data available to researchers as pledged.
Katie Paul Aug 28 2019 1:33PM Security
OAIC reduces frequency of data breach reporting

OAIC reduces frequency of data breach reporting

Despite steady stream of notifications.
Justin Hendry Aug 28 2019 6:55AM Security

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