privacy

Apple onshores China customers’ personal data

Apple onshores China customers’ personal data

Denies risk to user’s privacy.
Staff Writers Aug 17 2014 5:40PM Security
Wikipedia publishes EU take-down notices

Wikipedia publishes EU take-down notices

Fights against "internet riddled with memory holes".
Julia Fioretti Aug 7 2014 7:07AM Strategy
Privacy Commissioner details 'reasonable steps' for data security

Privacy Commissioner details 'reasonable steps' for data security

How to stay on the right side of the Privacy Act.
Paris Cowan Aug 7 2014 6:43AM Security
Thousands of patient files held to ransom in Hong Kong

Thousands of patient files held to ransom in Hong Kong

SynoLocker flaw exploited.
Juha Saarinen Aug 7 2014 6:13AM Security
Brandis reveals websites will be included in data retention

Brandis reveals websites will be included in data retention

Adds to confusion around definition of metadata.
Allie Coyne Aug 6 2014 6:50PM Security
FBI used malware in criminal investigation

FBI used malware in criminal investigation

Court documents reveal "Network Investigation Tool".
Juha Saarinen Aug 6 2014 5:11AM Security
Microsoft ordered to provide foreign customer information

Microsoft ordered to provide foreign customer information

Throws EU privacy laws to the wind.
Staff Writers Aug 1 2014 7:04AM Financial Services
EFF claims NSA 'digital dragnet' unconstitutional

EFF claims NSA 'digital dragnet' unconstitutional

Asks court to rule on mass surveillance.
Juha Saarinen Jul 28 2014 5:57AM Telco/ISP
eBay data breach sparks lawsuit

eBay data breach sparks lawsuit

Disgruntled customers seek damages.
Staff Writer Jul 27 2014 6:46PM Security
Critical flaw could expose users of anonymity network

Critical flaw could expose users of anonymity network

Vulnerability discovered in I2P.
Staff Writers Jul 24 2014 1:14PM Security
A call for timely reporting

A call for timely reporting

[Blog post] Businesses need incentives to keep customer data secure.
Juha Saarinen Jul 22 2014 1:26PM Security
US Homeland Security sued over data mining

US Homeland Security sued over data mining

Privacy group wants Govt to hand over intel documents.
Allie Coyne Jul 22 2014 11:48AM Security
NAB backs payments startup Stripe

NAB backs payments startup Stripe

Online payments provider launches in Australia.
Brett Winterford Jul 22 2014 6:23AM Software
ASIO chief pledges not to act as 'Big Brother'

ASIO chief pledges not to act as 'Big Brother'

'We will use data retention to save your life, not sell you a BMW'.
Allie Coyne Jul 21 2014 11:22AM Security
CrimTrac to outsource IT management

CrimTrac to outsource IT management

Says security of crime records, biometrics not a concern.
Paris Cowan Jul 21 2014 10:36AM Security
Qld to roll out ID scanner network for pubs and clubs

Qld to roll out ID scanner network for pubs and clubs

Security still up in the air.
Paris Cowan Jul 18 2014 11:38AM Hardware
Medical records discovered in garden shed after robbery

Medical records discovered in garden shed after robbery

Privacy Commissioner not impressed.
Paris Cowan Jul 15 2014 11:51AM Security
Govt inquiry backs mandatory data breach notifications

Govt inquiry backs mandatory data breach notifications

Pushes for tech-neutral laws, supports updated cyber security strategy.
Allie Coyne Jul 15 2014 9:56AM Security
British spies boast ability to intercept Skype calls

British spies boast ability to intercept Skype calls

Black ops bag of tricks doesn't impress analyst.
Juha Saarinen Jul 15 2014 7:30AM Security
Inquiry finds drones a threat to citizen privacy

Inquiry finds drones a threat to citizen privacy

New laws required.
Allie Coyne Jul 14 2014 12:42PM Security

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