privacy

UK unveils text of revised 'snooper's charter' bill

UK unveils text of revised 'snooper's charter' bill

One year telco data retention included in draft.
Staff Writers Nov 5 2015 7:00AM Telco/ISP
Researchers name apps sending user info to third parties

Researchers name apps sending user info to third parties

Dozens of Android, iOS apps quietly transmitting data.
Juha Saarinen Nov 5 2015 6:59AM Security
Minister names first My Health Record opt-out sites

Minister names first My Health Record opt-out sites

North Qld, Nepean residents to get health records by default.
Paris Cowan Oct 28 2015 5:30PM Software
TeleChoice owns up to 2014 data breach

TeleChoice owns up to 2014 data breach

Promises to pay affected individuals for credit monitoring services.
Allie Coyne Oct 27 2015 2:50PM Security
OAIC powering through with less staff, bigger workload

OAIC powering through with less staff, bigger workload

Voluntary breach notifications skyrocket.
Paris Cowan Oct 26 2015 2:11PM Strategy
User privacy rights must move with their data: Microsoft

User privacy rights must move with their data: Microsoft

Seeks stronger privacy protection to revive 'Safe Harbour' deal.
Juha Saarinen Oct 21 2015 11:03AM Strategy
Turnbull given ok to use Slack, Wickr

Turnbull given ok to use Slack, Wickr

Advice from national security chief revealed.
Allie Coyne Oct 20 2015 3:52PM Security
Apple yanks scores of personal info-snagging apps

Apple yanks scores of personal info-snagging apps

256 apps violated user privacy.
Juha Saarinen Oct 20 2015 9:04AM Security
House of Reps approves release of de-identified welfare data

House of Reps approves release of de-identified welfare data

Anonymous payments records could be made public.
Paris Cowan Oct 13 2015 10:05AM Strategy
EU-US 'safe harbour' data transfer deal ruled invalid

EU-US 'safe harbour' data transfer deal ruled invalid

Snowden surveillance revelations cited by court.
Julia Fioretti , Staff Writers Oct 7 2015 6:15AM Security
Google butts head with Russian authorities

Google butts head with Russian authorities

Risks fines of up to 15 percent of annual revenue.
Juha Saarinen Oct 6 2015 6:21AM Strategy
Customer data stolen in Kmart Australia hack

Customer data stolen in Kmart Australia hack

OAIC, AFP informed of theft.
Allie Coyne Oct 1 2015 1:55PM Security
Businesses await EU ruling on US data privacy pact

Businesses await EU ruling on US data privacy pact

Legality of Safe Harbour deal to be ruled on by court.
Staff Writers Oct 1 2015 10:20AM Strategy
Macquarie Uni shifts from Gmail to Office 365 over privacy concerns

Macquarie Uni shifts from Gmail to Office 365 over privacy concerns

Boots Google after uni's data is moved to the US.
Allie Coyne Sep 29 2015 12:33PM Software
Encrypted Blackphone 2 goes on sale in US

Encrypted Blackphone 2 goes on sale in US

Promises privacy without functionality compromises.
Juha Saarinen Sep 29 2015 6:14AM Hardware
Govt introduces bill for opt-out e-health records

Govt introduces bill for opt-out e-health records

New criminal penalties for breaches.
Paris Cowan Sep 17 2015 4:28PM Software
Microsoft warns of 'global free-for-all' if US can access Irish servers

Microsoft warns of 'global free-for-all' if US can access Irish servers

Privacy battle plays out in court.
Staff Writers Sep 10 2015 6:49AM Storage
US govt, tech industry battle over email privacy ramps up

US govt, tech industry battle over email privacy ramps up

Case heads to appeals court.
Staff Writers Sep 8 2015 6:23PM Strategy
Pilgrim details state of play at OAIC

Pilgrim details state of play at OAIC

Warns businesses not to take advantage of agency's uncertain future.
Allie Coyne Sep 3 2015 5:05PM Strategy
Ashley Madison owners offer $530k reward for info on data leak

Ashley Madison owners offer $530k reward for info on data leak

Canadian police call on white hat hackers to help.
Tim Ring Aug 26 2015 7:04AM Security

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