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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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Digital ID legislation inches forward
Opposition, Greens want the scheme to be voluntary.
Mar 13 2024 1:17PM
Gov plans anti-doxxing laws
In response to leak of personal details of 600 people.
Feb 13 2024 8:07PM
Gov to make automated decision-making transparent
And criminalise re-identification of data.
Sep 28 2023 12:46PM
Gov stalls on some privacy reforms with conditional support
Some recommendations put on the backburner, for now.
Sep 28 2023 12:20PM
Endeavour Group seeks national coordination of 'harm minimisation' tech at gambling venues
Including facial recognition, "digital, carded or cashless solutions".
Jul 20 2023 12:02PM
Oracle calls Google data collection "unfair, unrepentant and unrestrained"
Privacy Act reforms should rein in dominant digital platforms.
Jul 19 2023 6:51AM
Suncorp worries privacy law changes could undermine anti-fraud mechanisms
Depending on where lawmakers land on permissible customer data use.
Jul 17 2023 6:55AM
Gov warned to tread carefully in cyber security review
OAIC fears overlapping regimes.
Apr 24 2023 11:56AM
IDCARE warns new privacy laws could exacerbate ransomware attacks
Paying attacker is cheaper than penalty.
Apr 6 2023 11:52AM
Gov examines 'fair and reasonable test' for personal info handling
As well as privacy law exceptions for research.
Feb 16 2023 12:40PM
Senate committee stamps privacy breach penalties
Recommends better definition of key terms.
Nov 23 2022 10:46AM
Privacy Act amendments land in parliament
Privacy breach fines could exceed $50 million.
Oct 26 2022 10:18AM
A-G says privacy reforms may be fast-tracked after Optus breach
Suggests review of fines, information sharing and data collection.
Oct 13 2022 11:34AM
Google, Meta push back against changes to privacy laws
Meta said consumers prefer to pay with their data than their wallets.
Feb 23 2022 7:15AM
Telstra, Optus: don't treat network transactions as personal information
Doing so could break telecommunications networks.
Feb 22 2022 6:46AM
Govt preparing to tighten social media laws
As it finalises draft legislation.
Aug 3 2021 6:55AM
ADHA sees 'inconsequential' My Health Record data breach notices eroding trust
Calls for lesser need to disclose.
Jan 8 2021 7:08AM
Govt kicks off long-awaited Privacy Act review
Terms of reference released.
Oct 30 2020 5:26PM
ACCC takes HealthEngine to court over alleged data misuse
Calls for stronger consent, notification requirements.
Aug 8 2019 10:33AM
Consumers 'shortchanged' when asking for their own data
Academics agitate for Aussie GDPR.
Jul 31 2019 12:22PM
