privacy

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
ABS re-examines how long it keeps Census names, addresses

ABS re-examines how long it keeps Census names, addresses

Independent privacy assessment to inform decision.
Justin Hendry Aug 26 2019 12:33PM Strategy
Google moots open standards to limit user web tracking

Google moots open standards to limit user web tracking

The cookie crumbles as users fight invasive marketing on the web.
Juha Saarinen Aug 23 2019 1:58PM Strategy
Microsoft's latest privacy policy says vendors listen to voice data

Microsoft's latest privacy policy says vendors listen to voice data

Latest tech giant to admit practice.
Staff Writer Aug 16 2019 6:28AM Security
Botched myki data release breached privacy laws

Botched myki data release breached privacy laws

Semi-redacted data from 15 million cards published online.
Justin Hendry Aug 15 2019 12:18PM Security
NSW govt considers making data breach reporting mandatory

NSW govt considers making data breach reporting mandatory

Reviews existing voluntary scheme.
Justin Hendry Aug 7 2019 7:15AM Strategy
WA offers first glimpse at future data sharing laws

WA offers first glimpse at future data sharing laws

Proposes new chief data officer, privacy commissioner roles.
Justin Hendry Aug 6 2019 6:59AM Strategy
Apple, Google pause reviewing audio recordings from voice assistants

Apple, Google pause reviewing audio recordings from voice assistants

After privacy concerns revealed.
Staff Writer Aug 5 2019 12:45PM Security
Sydney Airport is continuing its facial recognition trials

Sydney Airport is continuing its facial recognition trials

But says system isn’t capturing images without passengers' consent.
Ry Crozier Jul 25 2019 12:29PM Hardware
Chrome's Incognito Mode has loophole

Chrome's Incognito Mode has loophole

Google will close it on July 30 to stop detection of private browsing.
Simon Sharwood Jul 19 2019 9:58AM Security
MYOB in payslip privacy bungle

MYOB in payslip privacy bungle

Blamed on cloud system "glitch".
Ry Crozier Jul 4 2019 2:54PM Cloud

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