privacy

Is the national security incursion provoking would-be hackers?

Is the national security incursion provoking would-be hackers?

[Opinion] Balancing cyber-prevention with civil liberties.
Monique Mann , Michael Wilson Jul 28 2016 11:52AM Security
Health insurers accused of exploiting billing data

Health insurers accused of exploiting billing data

For competitive leg-up.
Paris Cowan Jul 28 2016 10:58AM Software
Social Services wants to use payroll data to target fraud

Social Services wants to use payroll data to target fraud

But legislation is standing in its way.
Paris Cowan Jul 27 2016 6:47AM Software
Victorian privacy commissioner takes on special UN role

Victorian privacy commissioner takes on special UN role

Investigating big data for the General Assembly.
Paris Cowan Jul 22 2016 5:22PM Strategy
Microsoft ordered to stop collecting French Win10 user data

Microsoft ordered to stop collecting French Win10 user data

OS not compliant with France's data protection laws.
Juha Saarinen Jul 21 2016 10:46AM Software
No body-worn cameras for Qld paramedics

No body-worn cameras for Qld paramedics

Ambulance workers prioritise patient privacy.
Paris Cowan Jul 19 2016 11:50AM Hardware
Vic Human Services under data protection probe

Vic Human Services under data protection probe

[Updated] State privacy commissioner steps in.
Paris Cowan Jul 15 2016 11:17AM Training & Development
US govt can't force Microsoft to hand over emails stored overseas

US govt can't force Microsoft to hand over emails stored overseas

Tech giant wins landmark appeals case.
Jonathan Stempel , Staff Writers Jul 15 2016 6:43AM Security
Woolies Rewards vs Flybuys: who has the best privacy?

Woolies Rewards vs Flybuys: who has the best privacy?

Pilgrim urges consumers to rethink what they are trading for loyalty points.
Paris Cowan Jul 13 2016 9:00AM Strategy
Facebook trials end-to-end encryption for Messenger

Facebook trials end-to-end encryption for Messenger

Users opt-in for added privacy.
Staff Writers Jul 11 2016 11:57AM Security
Polish telco confirms massive data breach

Polish telco confirms massive data breach

Hackers post 14GB of customer data from Netia.
Staff Writers Jul 11 2016 8:50AM Security
Alleged celebrity iCloud hacker to plead guilty

Alleged celebrity iCloud hacker to plead guilty

Faces up to five years for 2014 breaches.
Paris Cowan Jul 5 2016 11:37AM Security
Chinese cybersecurity laws would demand censorship, onshore data

Chinese cybersecurity laws would demand censorship, onshore data

Adoption to send ripples through global tech.
Staff Writers Jun 28 2016 6:46AM Security
United States wants travellers' social media details

United States wants travellers' social media details

Facebook, Twitter activity could be vetted by homeland security.
Juha Saarinen Jun 27 2016 6:00AM Security
Database with 154 million US voter records left wide open

Database with 154 million US voter records left wide open

Contained sensitive, personally identifiable data.
Juha Saarinen Jun 24 2016 6:32AM Security
InMobi fined $1.3 million for privacy violation

InMobi fined $1.3 million for privacy violation

Snagged device geolocation info without consent.
Juha Saarinen Jun 23 2016 10:49AM Telco/ISP
Qld Police officer charged with hacking force database

Qld Police officer charged with hacking force database

Another cop caught allegedly snooping in QPrime.
Allie Coyne Jun 22 2016 3:10PM Security
Who will own your driverless car's data?

Who will own your driverless car's data?

New privacy battlefield on the open road.
Paris Cowan Jun 22 2016 6:13AM Strategy
SA Health workers sacked for breaching privacy

SA Health workers sacked for breaching privacy

Department takes zero tolerance approach.
Paris Cowan Jun 1 2016 4:50PM Security
US email privacy bill stalls over disputed amendments

US email privacy bill stalls over disputed amendments

Old, unopened emails could go unprotected.
Jeremy Seth Davis May 31 2016 6:56AM Security

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