privacy

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
French watchdog fines Google, Amazon for breaching cookies rules

French watchdog fines Google, Amazon for breaching cookies rules

Slapped with penalties worth $217 million.
Mathieu Rosemain Dec 11 2020 6:37AM Security
Apple could block apps that don't comply with new privacy feature

Apple could block apps that don't comply with new privacy feature

Aimed at preventing users from being tracked across different apps.
Supantha Mukherjee and Foo Yun Chee Dec 9 2020 6:57AM Software
Flight Centre hackathon behind 2017 breach, exposed 6918 customers' data

Flight Centre hackathon behind 2017 breach, exposed 6918 customers' data

Full post-mortem revealed for the first time.
Ry Crozier Dec 7 2020 11:59AM Security
EU privacy watchdog warns new US data transfer pact still months away

EU privacy watchdog warns new US data transfer pact still months away

After existing one was challenged.
Foo Yun Chee Dec 7 2020 10:01AM Storage
South Korean watchdog fines Facebook $8.2 million

South Korean watchdog fines Facebook $8.2 million

For sharing user info without consent
Joyce Lee Nov 26 2020 8:33AM Security
CBA, NAB alarmed at plan for arm's length sharing of bank data

CBA, NAB alarmed at plan for arm's length sharing of bank data

Consumer data recipients could transfer data between themselves under draft rule.
Ry Crozier Nov 24 2020 6:59AM Financial Services
Apple hits back at European activist complaints against tracking tool

Apple hits back at European activist complaints against tracking tool

Draws strongly critical response.
Kirsti Knolle Nov 17 2020 9:36AM Security
Zoom to enhance security as part of proposed US settlement with FTC

Zoom to enhance security as part of proposed US settlement with FTC

'Security practices didn't line up with its promises'.
Susan Heavey and Nandita Bose Nov 11 2020 6:43AM Security
EU telcos slam proposed tweaks to privacy rules on WhatsApp, Skype

EU telcos slam proposed tweaks to privacy rules on WhatsApp, Skype

For failing to bridge the gap between privacy and innovation.
Foo Yun Chee Nov 6 2020 12:58PM Security
Swedish insurer Folksam leaks data of 1 million customers to tech giants

Swedish insurer Folksam leaks data of 1 million customers to tech giants

'No indication' data was used improperly.
Staff Writer Nov 4 2020 6:21AM Security
Govt kicks off long-awaited Privacy Act review

Govt kicks off long-awaited Privacy Act review

Terms of reference released.
Justin Hendry Oct 30 2020 5:26PM Security

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