privacy

Qld public servants told not to 'peek' at personal data

Qld public servants told not to 'peek' at personal data

CCC warns govt workers to stay within the law.
Allie Coyne May 18 2017 11:26AM Security
OAIC forces Australian govt into a data privacy code

OAIC forces Australian govt into a data privacy code

To guard against any more breaches.
Allie Coyne May 18 2017 9:59AM Strategy
Victoria dismantles privacy commission

Victoria dismantles privacy commission

Merged with FOI office under information commissioner.
Allie Coyne May 12 2017 10:27AM Strategy
Aussie banks forced to open up customer data

Aussie banks forced to open up customer data

Budget 2017: New regime to empower users.
Allie Coyne May 9 2017 7:58PM Software
AFP breached data retention laws

AFP breached data retention laws

Accessed journalist records without a warrant.
Allie Coyne Apr 28 2017 3:54PM Security
Tanium chief admits to using private hospital data in sales demo

Tanium chief admits to using private hospital data in sales demo

Accessed network without permission.
a Staff Writer Apr 24 2017 10:32AM Financial Services
Bose sued over alleged privacy breach

Bose sued over alleged privacy breach

Headphones maker accused of selling customer data without permission.
Staff Writers Apr 20 2017 6:48AM Hardware
Metadata can't be used in civil lawsuits, Brandis rules

Metadata can't be used in civil lawsuits, Brandis rules

Not enough evidence to justify granting access.
Allie Coyne Apr 13 2017 11:59AM Security
Microsoft comes clean on Windows 10 data collection

Microsoft comes clean on Windows 10 data collection

Offers list of scooped telemetry.
Allie Coyne Apr 6 2017 1:19PM Software
Would you trade your browsing history for concert tickets?

Would you trade your browsing history for concert tickets?

Consumers willing to forego privacy.
Paris Cowan Apr 4 2017 6:26AM Software
Comcare hit with $23k privacy fine over FOI bungle

Comcare hit with $23k privacy fine over FOI bungle

Personal details published online.
Paris Cowan Mar 30 2017 10:55AM Strategy
US broadband privacy rules to be overturned

US broadband privacy rules to be overturned

Senate votes to repeal Obama regulations.
David Shepardson Mar 24 2017 2:22PM Financial Services
The Aussie orgs working towards a standard test for personal data

The Aussie orgs working towards a standard test for personal data

Consistency and rigour for the privacy debate?
Paris Cowan Mar 20 2017 6:42AM Strategy
Facebook blocks its data from being used in surveillance tools

Facebook blocks its data from being used in surveillance tools

Makes policy "explicit".
Staff Writers Mar 14 2017 5:19PM Software
Vic premier accused of privacy breach cover-up

Vic premier accused of privacy breach cover-up

Explosive report claims phone audit could be against the law.
Paris Cowan Mar 14 2017 6:00AM Strategy
US telcos win fight against new data protection rules

US telcos win fight against new data protection rules

No longer need to take 'reasonable measures' to protect user data.
Max Metzger Mar 13 2017 5:38PM Financial Services
UN report calls for 'international warrant' governing surveillance

UN report calls for 'international warrant' governing surveillance

Special rapporteur issues grave warnings.
Staff Writers Mar 9 2017 10:06AM Software
NSW privacy watchdog wants to make govt suppliers culpable for breaches

NSW privacy watchdog wants to make govt suppliers culpable for breaches

Also demands new powers to deal with insider threats.
Paris Cowan Mar 2 2017 5:30PM Strategy
NSW minister wants to monetise state data exchange

NSW minister wants to monetise state data exchange

Dominello says DAC could pay for itself.
Paris Cowan Mar 2 2017 6:30AM Strategy
Commissioner confirms privacy 'override' provisions exist

Commissioner confirms privacy 'override' provisions exist

Following release of Centrelink data to media.
Paris Cowan Feb 28 2017 4:44PM Strategy

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