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Canberra (partially) backs down on My Health Record
It is still ITPA's position that opting out of My Health Record is the best option for most people, as the system is not fit for purpose. [ + ]
First telco Consumer Safeguard Review report published
The government has published the first stage of the three-part Consumer Safeguards Review into improving telecoms consumer complaint handling processes. [ + ]
High-speed nbn connections rise 20%
A new ACCC report shows that almost 4.5 million people now have an nbn broadband connection at home. [ + ]
Optus profit slumps 36.6% in Q2
Optus has blamed the suspension of nbn migration payments and workforce restructuring charges for a 36.6% decline in profit for the September quarter. [ + ]
Allens urges companies to rise above data backlash
Organisations need to overhaul their security polices and practices to restore consumer confidence in businesses' use of their personal data, according to Allens. [ + ]
My Health Record opt-out rush crashes hotline
An influx of calls to the My Health Record hotline seeking to opt out of the system before next week's deadline has reportedly crashed the call centre's systems. [ + ]
Fair Data tackles privacy concerns
The new Fair Data trust mark hands control to consumers and delivers confidence to government and business, says AMSRS's Elissa Molloy. [ + ]
nbn broadband speeds improving for most
Average nbn speeds are improving, but 7% of households are receiving speeds of less than 50% of their maximum plan speeds, the ACCC said. [ + ]
Afterpay CEO named Entrepreneur of the Year
CEO and co-founder of Afterpay, Nick Molnar, has won the 2018 NSW ICT Entrepreneur of the Year Award. [ + ]
Defence contractor Austal hit with cyber attack
The Department of Defence and ACSC are investigating a recent data breach and extortion attempt on one of the department's contractors, WA shipbuilder Austal. [ + ]
"Customer first is at the forefront": Noosa's CEO, Brett de Chastel
Brett de Chastel discusses how a customer-centric approach has been key to delivering his digital transformation ambitions, changing the way his council operates. [ + ]
Canberra, are you listening?
Even the UN says the federal government's decryption proposal is "poorly conceived" and "undermines human rights", writes the ITPA's Robert Hudson. [ + ]
Data breach notifications grew to 245 last quarter
The OAIC received 245 Notifiable Data Breach notifications during the September quarter, with criminal attacks to blame in 57% of cases. [ + ]
UK to tax digital services revenue
The UK government plans to introduce a 2% levy on revenue from digital services such as online advertising generated in the UK by global tech giants. [ + ]
Australia ahead on personal control of health records
My Health Record offers individuals more control over their personal information than comparable systems in many countries, ADHA said. [ + ]
![Aeemsho0](https://d1v1e13ebw3o15.cloudfront.net/data/38679/wfmedia_thumb/aEeMshO0.jpg ""Customer first is at the forefront": Noosa's CEO, Brett de Chastel")
![Paul deb profile pic](https://d1v1e13ebw3o15.cloudfront.net/data/37818/wfmedia_thumb/Paul-Deb-Profile-Pic.jpg ""Our data is 100 times better than we've ever had": City of Burnside")
