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privacy
Sydney Airport is continuing its facial recognition trials
But says system isn’t capturing images without passengers' consent.
Jul 25 2019 12:29PM
Chrome's Incognito Mode has loophole
Google will close it on July 30 to stop detection of private browsing.
Jul 19 2019 9:58AM
MYOB in payslip privacy bungle
Blamed on cloud system "glitch".
Jul 4 2019 2:54PM
CBA to 'substantially' overhaul privacy under OAIC undertaking
90 days to submit plans.
Jun 27 2019 11:48AM
NAB writes consumer privacy rights into its data architecture
Reveals architectural evolution, one year on.
Jun 24 2019 7:10AM
NSW opposition reignites push for mandatory data breach laws
Kicks off second attempt to introduce legislation.
Jun 21 2019 12:37PM
Google open sources privacy-preserving analytics tool
Private Join and Compute lets researchers work with sensitive information.
Jun 20 2019 9:50AM
Privacy watchdog criticises Cathay Pacific over 2018 data breach
Found to have not followed data protection principles.
Jun 6 2019 11:50PM
Apple's Webkit to launch new privacy feature for ad tracking
'Opaque' third parties blocked from measuring clicks.
May 23 2019 12:58PM
San Francisco votes to ban city use of facial recognition technology
Aimed at protecting marginalised groups.
May 15 2019 12:39PM
Facebook rejects co-founder call for breakup
While US lawmakers urge antitrust investigation.
May 10 2019 7:00AM
Google debuts privacy controls, principles
In light of increased public scrutiny.
May 8 2019 12:57PM
Facebook overhauls messaging as it pivots to privacy
Tries to move past a stream of scandals while tapping new revenue sources.
May 1 2019 7:05AM
Apple boots MDM-abusing parental control apps
Ends "risky and clear violation of App Store policies".
Apr 29 2019 3:58PM
Smart home tech sexist, sparks security fears for women: study
Fails to deliver on easy living promises.
Apr 29 2019 2:17PM
Health apps may not disclose sharing your personal information
Black Dog Institute report finds privacy shortfall.
Apr 26 2019 11:59AM
Facebook to start blocking 'apps with minimal utility'
In data privacy crackdown.
Apr 26 2019 10:08AM
US senators introduce social media bill to ban 'dark patterns' tricks
To stop consumers being duped into giving up personal data.
Apr 10 2019 12:21PM
NSW govt looks to develop AI ethics policy
Consults on privacy, tech maturity.
Mar 28 2019 11:52AM
EU lawmakers back copyright reforms targeting Google, Facebook
ISP upload filtering laws get up.
Mar 27 2019 1:00PM
