Election 2013: Security Election 2013: Security

The Labor Government has set a high bar for agencies looking to host public information in an offshore cloud. In the name of information protection, IT execs will need to get sign off from two ministers – their portfolio minister and the Attorney-General – before anything subject to the Privacy Act can be sent overseas.

The Coalition has not articulated a policy stance on this issue.

IIA to launch national online security council

IIA to launch national online security council

Industry to lobby Government.
Allie Coyne Sep 3 2013 7:00AM Security
AG warns blocking metadata could mean more intrusive practices

AG warns blocking metadata could mean more intrusive practices

Phone taps, bugs to substitute telco metadata?
Ry Crozier Aug 2 2013 6:30AM Telco/ISP
DSD to coordinate new Cyber Security Centre

DSD to coordinate new Cyber Security Centre

Defends intelligence work in light of PRISM.
John Hilvert Jun 13 2013 6:19AM Security
Budget 2013: Your complete IT rundown

Budget 2013: Your complete IT rundown

Rationalisation and consolidation feature heavily.
John Hilvert May 15 2013 6:25AM Financial Services
What to expect in IT for Budget 2013

What to expect in IT for Budget 2013

Staffing, eHealth and cyber security investments may peak.
John Hilvert May 13 2013 6:30AM Financial Services
Australia accedes to EU Cybercrime Convention

Australia accedes to EU Cybercrime Convention

New police powers get legs.
Darren Pauli Mar 5 2013 7:03AM Security
Gillard unveils cyber security coordination centre

Gillard unveils cyber security coordination centre

World-class facility combines departmental efforts.
Darren Pauli Jan 23 2013 12:52PM Security

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