More parents are using technology to track their children’s whereabouts. But their use raises a number of questions around ethics,privacy and development.
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner alleges Medibank breached privacy laws and exposed its customers to risk of identity theft,extortion and financial crime.
Australia’s privacy commissioner says her office did not conduct rigorous testing of the TikTok app before deciding to close its inquiry into the company.
Commissioner Carly Kind is concerned about the speed at which the fast-evolving technology is being used.
Police launched an investigation into an alleged data leak involving clubs and pubs across NSW,with fears customers may have had their identity documents compromised.
The software issue gave customers access to the personal information and accounts of other people.
Given the problem of identity theft in the electronic age and of the growing sophistication of bad digital actors,handing over biometric data can feel iffy.
The burger chain admits that 198 employees received an email attachment containing the personal data of possibly thousands of staff.
The privacy watchdog is proceeding with a complaint filed on behalf of millions of Medibank cyberattack victims,which could fast-track compensation claims.
Long-awaited Queensland reforms will crack down on information requests from owners and agents.
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus is this year expected to legislate changes to the decades-old Privacy Act,after a review by his department recommended 116 changes to better protect the personal information of Australians.