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Project to bolster agriculture sector against cyber threats

24 February, 2021

AgriFutures Australia and BDO Australia have commenced a project to explore cyber threats to the agriculture sector's business data and production systems.


New privacy data legislation comes into effect in NZ

01 December, 2020

The Privacy Act 2020 is now in effect in New Zealand, with changes that will affect businesses and organisations that operate in NZ, physically or virtually.


NZ adopts new privacy principle to protect personal information

29 October, 2020

New Zealand has added a new privacy principle to the Privacy Act 2020, which adds new controls on the disclosure of personal information to overseas organisations.


Australian Cyber Week 2020 kicks off

27 October, 2020

Australian Cyber Week 2020 has commenced, kicking off a series of events that will showcase the capabilities of the Australian cybersecurity sector.


70% of Australians rank privacy a top concern

25 September, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

The OAIC's Australian Community Attitudes to Privacy Survey 2020 found that Australians increasingly expect businesses to respect and protect their privacy.


Gartner: Businesses must balance risk, trust and opportunity

17 September, 2020

Security and risk leaders have been advised to balance risk, trust and opportunity to help their organisations become trusted participants in the digital economy.


Australian businesses urged to adapt to CCPA law

26 August, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

ISACA is urging Australian organisations to take steps to ensure compliance with the California Consumer Protection Act to avoid prosecution risk.


Employees breaking cyber rules despite awareness

03 July, 2020 by Amy Sarcevic

Employees are more conscious of cybersecurity, but their limited understanding makes them flout the rules.


NZ introduces new and improved privacy reforms

01 July, 2020 by Amy Sarcevic

The Privacy Act 2020 promises to be more proactive and less reactive than its 27-year-old predecessor.


Legislation passed to protect COVIDSafe app data

20 May, 2020 by Amy Sarcevic

The Privacy Amendment Act 2020 will prescribe civil and criminal penalties for app misuse including a maximum gaol term of 5 years.


Australians concerned over digital health record security

02 September, 2019

Almost half of Australians are concerned over the security and privacy of their digital health records, according to a new report.


ATEN KA8288 HDMI KVM over IP Console Station

01 April, 2019

The KVM over IP Console Station KA8288 is a standalone console that replaces PC or NB.


New penalties aim to protect online privacy

25 March, 2019

A new penalty regime designed to boost online protection for Australians has been announced by the federal government.


ACS develops data sharing framework

29 November, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

A new data sharing framework developed by the ACS proposes the introduction of a standardised method of sharing and properly anonymising personal data.


Allens urges companies to rise above data backlash

09 November, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

Organisations need to overhaul their security polices and practices to restore consumer confidence in businesses' use of their personal data, according to Allens.


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