privacy

Over 59,000 data breaches stretch GDPR watchdogs

Over 59,000 data breaches stretch GDPR watchdogs

Only 91 fines imposed under strict new privacy regulation so far.
Juha Saarinen Feb 7 2019 12:19PM Security
Bunnings exposed staff performance database

Bunnings exposed staff performance database

Individual staffer did unwanted homework.
Juha Saarinen Feb 6 2019 2:38PM Security
Apple apologises for Group FaceTime snooping bug

Apple apologises for Group FaceTime snooping bug

Company faces official investigation and lawsuit.
Juha Saarinen Feb 2 2019 4:15PM Security
Apple FaceTime glitch lets you silently snoop on others

Apple FaceTime glitch lets you silently snoop on others

Watch and listen to callers before they pick up.
Juha Saarinen Jan 29 2019 11:57AM Security
Google cops €50m GDPR fine

Google cops €50m GDPR fine

Multinationals face billion dollar privacy complaints.
Juha Saarinen Jan 23 2019 7:32AM Strategy
Facebook says companies got access to data only after user permission

Facebook says companies got access to data only after user permission

After social network allowed far greater access than disclosed.
Staff Writer Dec 20 2018 7:15AM Benchmarking Change
'Get a warrant' - fresh DNA data protection demands from University of Queensland

'Get a warrant' - fresh DNA data protection demands from University of Queensland

Calls for a Genetic Data Protection Act to maintain trust.
Matt Johnston Dec 18 2018 11:06AM Security
Google+ shutdown speeds up, new privacy bug affected 52.5 million users

Google+ shutdown speeds up, new privacy bug affected 52.5 million users

Allowed partner apps to access its users' private data.
Paresh Dave Dec 11 2018 6:41AM Cloud
Quora hacked, about 100 million user accounts leaked

Quora hacked, about 100 million user accounts leaked

Chief executive apologises and promises transparency.
Juha Saarinen Dec 4 2018 12:21PM Security
Marriott's Starwood hack hits up to 500m guests

Marriott's Starwood hack hits up to 500m guests

Attack began four years ago.
Jim Finkle and Arjun Panchadar Dec 1 2018 7:39AM Security
Greens propose $250m NBN migration assistance fund

Greens propose $250m NBN migration assistance fund

To bridge affordability gap.
Ry Crozier Nov 14 2018 7:00PM Telco/ISP
DTA told to enshrine digital identity system in law

DTA told to enshrine digital identity system in law

Metadata retention also needs addressing.
Justin Hendry Nov 14 2018 11:40AM Strategy
Cabcharge taps Google Pay for eTickets to ride on Android mobiles

Cabcharge taps Google Pay for eTickets to ride on Android mobiles

Employers to see journey data.
Julian Bajkowski , Justin Hendry Nov 1 2018 9:12PM Financial Services
Apple boss takes aim at 'weaponisation' of customer data

Apple boss takes aim at 'weaponisation' of customer data

Cook calls for US federal privacy legislation similar to EU's GDPR.
Foo Yun Chee , Staff Writers Oct 25 2018 5:44AM Security
Apple launches GDPR-style privacy tools for users

Apple launches GDPR-style privacy tools for users

View, correct and delete what Big A has collected on you.
Juha Saarinen Oct 18 2018 6:25AM Security
EU privacy chief expects first round of GDPR fines this year

EU privacy chief expects first round of GDPR fines this year

Multiple breach investigations already under way.
Foo Yun Chee Oct 10 2018 5:57AM Financial Services
Google+ social network killed after data leak bug found

Google+ social network killed after data leak bug found

Up to half a million accounts potentially affected.
Juha Saarinen Oct 9 2018 5:41AM Security
Britain's mass web-spying faulted by European rights court

Britain's mass web-spying faulted by European rights court

Programme violated privacy and free speech.
Staff Writer Sep 14 2018 6:54AM Financial Services
Apple boots apps that snaffled browser histories

Apple boots apps that snaffled browser histories

Trend Micro culls collection features from its code.
Juha Saarinen Sep 11 2018 12:00PM Security
States flouting right to encrypted messaging - UN expert

States flouting right to encrypted messaging - UN expert

Ignoring duty to protect freedom of expression and privacy.
Tom Miles Sep 11 2018 6:43AM Security

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