ACS develops data sharing framework
29 November, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA new data sharing framework developed by the ACS proposes the introduction of a standardised method of sharing and properly anonymising personal data.
Fed govt releases new cybersecurity reports
28 November, 2018The federal government has released two new reports that aim to make Australia a world leader in cybersecurity.
Industry opposes rushing through encryption Bill
23 November, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralian industry associations have urged a parliamentary committee to reject the government's demand to rush through the controversial encryption Bill.
Payment fraud losses to hit $30bn this year
21 November, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingJuniper Research has predicted that online payment fraud losses will grow to US$22bn this year, growing to US$48bn by 2023 as a fraud-as-a-service economy emerges.
My Health Record opt-out extension welcomed
16 November, 2018The opt-out period for My Health Record has been extended, a move which has been welcomed by privacy advocates.
Hivint acquisition strengthens Optus's security play
09 November, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingOptus's acquisition of cybersecurity consultant Hivint will help the company grow its security business in Australia and potentially the wider APAC region.
Allens urges companies to rise above data backlash
09 November, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingOrganisations need to overhaul their security polices and practices to restore consumer confidence in businesses' use of their personal data, according to Allens.
Fair Data tackles privacy concerns
07 November, 2018 by Elissa Molly, CEO, AMSRSThe new Fair Data trust mark hands control to consumers and delivers confidence to government and business, says AMSRS's Elissa Molloy.
UK looks at analytics in political campaigns
07 November, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe UK's Information Commissioner's Office is consulting on its proposal to introduce a statutory code governing the use of personal data in political campaigns.
Defence contractor Austal hit with cyber attack
05 November, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Department of Defence and ACSC are investigating a recent data breach and extortion attempt on one of the department's contractors, WA shipbuilder Austal.
SA has highest proportion of infected devices
02 November, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingSA has Australia's highest proportion of malware infected devices, with an estimated 26.4% of devices infected with an average of 20 malware strains.
New scam targeting iPhone users
23 October, 2018iPhone users are being warned about a new scam that tries to steal Apple log-in details by sending fake Spotify/iTunes emails.
Decryption Bill could enable warrantless snooping
22 October, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Law Council of Australia has warned a parliamentary committee that the proposed decryption Bill could allow warrantless surveillance and indefinite detention.
New Bill targets online pirates
19 October, 2018A new Bill introduced by the federal government aims to crack down on online pirates.
Academics weigh in on decryption Bill
17 October, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingTechnology experts are divided over the threat the proposed Telecommunications Assistance and Access Bill 2018 poses to citizen privacy.
