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ChatGPT still not meeting European data accuracy standards
eSafety and foreign regulators to sync content bans and oversight schemes
Automic CIO scratches itch for weekly security improvements
Home Affairs' ICT modernisation needs backed by another review
UniSuper's Google cloud deletion traced to "blank parameter" in setup
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Electoral systems secure after parliament hack, but longing for upgrade
AEC chief reiterates need for IT rebuild.
Feb 21 2019 12:16PM
Political party networks caught up in parliament's IT breach
But no evidence of electoral interference.
Feb 18 2019 12:42PM
Macquarie Telecom remains tech's top political donor
Telco almost doubles last year's donation.
Feb 4 2019 6:57AM
Aussie electoral systems get 24x7 monitoring for 2019 election
Security operations centre to detect cyber threats.
Jan 8 2019 9:10AM
US advised to adopt Australia's 'archaic' voting system in the age of hacks
ANU says pencil and paper ballots are better for democracy.
Dec 11 2018 11:29AM
Vendors get short shrift in political cyber spat
Cloud Wars: Episode IV
Nov 5 2018 6:50AM
Cyber fears trigger Australian Electoral Commission core systems rebuild
Electoral roll and election software rebuild.
Oct 24 2018 11:58AM
Political parties to get cyber subsidy for electoral databases
Govt wants ASD top 4 in place.
Jul 10 2018 6:50AM
Tech firms withhold political donations
MacTel, Vocus drop off list.
Feb 1 2018 10:05AM
AEC cops flak for senate vote count system
Despite having only 12 weeks to create it.
Jan 22 2018 4:55PM
The AEC is building an app for enrolment, polling info
But prospect of electronic voting remains far off.
Aug 8 2017 12:00PM
AEC calls for new CIO
Role includes security function.
Jul 24 2017 11:55AM
AEC to review resilience of electoral systems
Ahead of next federal election.
Jul 7 2017 12:00PM
AEC's ageing IT poses 'unacceptable risks' to election integrity
Agency needs more money, fast.
Jun 22 2017 6:27AM
Is the Senate's new vote capture system as risky as e-voting?
[Opinion] How to maintain trust in a high-quality electoral process.
Jul 20 2016 9:18AM
MPs reject e-voting over cost, integrity fears
No need to tempt the ‘luck of the Irish’.
Nov 20 2014 4:31PM
AEC is 'not ready' for electronic voting
Does not want repeat of WA lost votes saga.
Jul 31 2014 1:03PM
Comms dept proposes BYOD for e-voting trial
With MyGov to be used for ID verification.
Jul 30 2014 9:23AM
AEC refuses to reveal source code
Cites security fears in defying Senate order.
Jul 16 2014 8:38AM
Government data belongs to us
[Blog post] Australians have a right to know how we are governed.
Jul 16 2014 6:31AM
