privacy

Google tries to end browser privacy violation lawsuit

Google tries to end browser privacy violation lawsuit

Throws millions to make cookie ad tracking court case go away.
Juha Saarinen Sep 1 2016 3:50PM Security
WhatsApp to share phone numbers with Facebook

WhatsApp to share phone numbers with Facebook

First big shift in privacy policy.
Staff Writers Aug 26 2016 10:45AM Software
OAIC slams Ashley Madison's dodgy security

OAIC slams Ashley Madison's dodgy security

Hacked infidelity website was legally obliged to do better.
Staff Writers Aug 24 2016 7:09AM Security
Vic Privacy Commissioner drags CPSU into govt spat

Vic Privacy Commissioner drags CPSU into govt spat

Claims union is behind attempts to remove him.
Paris Cowan Aug 19 2016 4:42PM Strategy
Vic's privacy watchdog threatens to resign over 'dysfunctional' FOI bill

Vic's privacy watchdog threatens to resign over 'dysfunctional' FOI bill

[Updated]: Premier denies bill was drafted in 'secret'.
Paris Cowan Aug 17 2016 6:55AM Security
Glitch gives Virgin Mobile users access to strangers' voicemail

Glitch gives Virgin Mobile users access to strangers' voicemail

Customers complain of privacy breach.
Allie Coyne Aug 16 2016 12:37PM Software
OTT players face telco-like regulation in EU

OTT players face telco-like regulation in EU

May threaten end-to-end encryption of services.
Julia Fioretti Aug 16 2016 6:41AM Telco/ISP
Govt releases billion-line 'de-identified' health dataset

Govt releases billion-line 'de-identified' health dataset

Medicare claims dating back to 1984 available online.
Paris Cowan Aug 15 2016 12:26PM Security
Privacy Commissioner launches Census hack probe

Privacy Commissioner launches Census hack probe

Checks if personal data was breached.
Paris Cowan Aug 10 2016 11:08AM Security
ThoughtWorks urges ABS to reverse Census names policy

ThoughtWorks urges ABS to reverse Census names policy

Software firm lends its voice to chorus of dissent.
Allie Coyne Aug 4 2016 12:44PM Security
ABS forced to defend Census website security

ABS forced to defend Census website security

Insecure encryption raises eyebrows.
Allie Coyne Aug 1 2016 2:43PM Security
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

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