Privacy

Many Australians unaware of their Data collected: Report

A new report from the ACCC reveals many Australians are unaware of how much of their personal data is being sold or shared by companies. As the data economy grows, consumers’ information is being stored, and transferred to businesses and governments. The report highlights different uses of the data, some considered as possibly unethical, where …

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Privacy pandemonium over digital ID roll out

With rampant data leaks, identities compromised, and bank accounts depleted overnight, many in the community fear for their personal information. Subsequently, there has been a dip in confidence after the government proposed to roll out digital IDs this year. However, the Human Technology Institute at UTS has created proposed principles for decision-makers to strengthen Australia’s …

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How Modern Cars are Driving off with your Data

New research from the Mozilla Foundation has found internet-connected cars are the worst products for privacy, with 25 brands failing their tests.  Australian privacy laws are limited in protecting drivers’ information being gathered and sold by car companies, sparking calls for urgent reform.  The Wire’s Toni Pankaluic spoke with Katharine Kemp, Associate Professor at the …

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