privacy

Privacy-busting contact tracing data logged on Android

Privacy-busting contact tracing data logged on Android

Google will not acknowledge or fix faulty EN implementation.
Juha Saarinen Apr 28 2021 10:47AM Security
Govt data access should be gated, privacy assessment finds

Govt data access should be gated, privacy assessment finds

No access under planned data sharing laws without accreditation.
Justin Hendry Apr 20 2021 3:04PM Strategy
Civil groups want EU lawmakers to boost privacy rights in planned WhatsApp, Skype rules

Civil groups want EU lawmakers to boost privacy rights in planned WhatsApp, Skype rules

Urged to take a strong stand.
Foo Yun Chee Apr 15 2021 8:38AM Security
Apple to start enforcing new app privacy notifications in coming weeks

Apple to start enforcing new app privacy notifications in coming weeks

Provides alternative advertising tools.
Staff Writer Apr 8 2021 6:24AM Security
OAIC asks govt to require de-identification in data sharing laws

OAIC asks govt to require de-identification in data sharing laws

Greater privacy protections needed.
Justin Hendry Mar 24 2021 6:34AM Security
Google draws US antitrust scrutiny over third-party cookies ban

Google draws US antitrust scrutiny over third-party cookies ban

Justice department investigators raise concerns.
Paresh Dave and Diane Bartz Mar 19 2021 6:45AM Security
Ex-contractor accessed Vic govt IT system 260 times a year after leaving

Ex-contractor accessed Vic govt IT system 260 times a year after leaving

Former department breached privacy laws.
Justin Hendry Mar 12 2021 6:55AM Security
French startup lobby to file privacy complaint against Apple

French startup lobby to file privacy complaint against Apple

Alleges iOS 14 does not comply with EU privacy requirements.
Mathieu Rosemain Mar 10 2021 12:03PM Security
NSW govt's mandatory data breach reporting scheme unlikely before 2022

NSW govt's mandatory data breach reporting scheme unlikely before 2022

Another round of consultations now on the cards.
Justin Hendry Mar 5 2021 6:50AM Security
Mobile ad companies form alliance to prepare for Apple privacy changes

Mobile ad companies form alliance to prepare for Apple privacy changes

Will affect how advertising works on iPhones.
Sheila Dang Feb 18 2021 12:06PM Software
EU civil rights groups want ban on biometric surveillance

EU civil rights groups want ban on biometric surveillance

Ahead of new laws.
Foo Yun Chee Feb 18 2021 12:06PM Security
EU countries agree joint stance ahead of WhatsApp, Skype privacy talks

EU countries agree joint stance ahead of WhatsApp, Skype privacy talks

Ending three-year impasse.
Foo Yun Chee Feb 11 2021 1:05PM Software
Russia revives draft law to grant police access to citizens' geolocation data

Russia revives draft law to grant police access to citizens' geolocation data

No court order necessary.
Staff Writer Feb 5 2021 6:45AM Security
Google to stop using Apple tool to track iPhone users

Google to stop using Apple tool to track iPhone users

Avoiding new pop-up warning.
Paresh Dave Jan 28 2021 11:31AM Software
Home Affairs ordered to compensate asylum seekers over 2014 data breach

Home Affairs ordered to compensate asylum seekers over 2014 data breach

Almost 1300 individuals to receive payment.
Justin Hendry Jan 27 2021 12:45PM Security
Privacy complaint targets European Parliament's virus test app

Privacy complaint targets European Parliament's virus test app

Saying it could be transferring data illegally to the United States.
Foo Yun Chee Jan 25 2021 11:02AM Security
Signal to ramp up hiring after WhatsApp controversy drives download surge

Signal to ramp up hiring after WhatsApp controversy drives download surge

Seeks to bolster the service and supporting infrastructure.
Munsif Vengattil and Eva Mathews Jan 14 2021 6:44AM Software
Woolworths still 'reluctant' to list all companies that handle its data

Woolworths still 'reluctant' to list all companies that handle its data

Says doing so would pose security and fraud risks.
Ry Crozier Jan 7 2021 7:04AM Cloud
OAIC urges prep for 'big tech' entry into consumer data right

OAIC urges prep for 'big tech' entry into consumer data right

Big companies pose "significant privacy risks".
Ry Crozier Dec 18 2020 6:55AM Security
Australia sues Facebook over user data

Australia sues Facebook over user data

Echoing US antitrust case.
Byron Kaye Dec 17 2020 6:19AM Security

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