data privacy

Andrew Parfitt, Victor Dominello, Attila Brungs

Victor Dominello will lead the Trustworthy Digital Society Hub to advance digital services prioritising security and ethical considerations. 

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The proposals from the Attorney-General’s Department could help bolster Australia’s privacy laws — but there are some deficiencies.

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Consumers should have more control over how online marketplaces such as eBay and Amazon collect and use their data, according to a new ACCC report.

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We are connecting ourselves, our homes and our workplaces to lots of internet-enabled devices: smartwatches, smart lightbulbs, toasters, fridges … How to keep all their data private?

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A proposed online privacy code would give consumers more control over how tech companies collect and use their data.

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The current review of the Federal Privacy Act could be the beginning of a process to obtain fairer privacy practices for consumers. But any reforms from this review will be a long time coming.

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The Internet of Things will transform industry, agriculture, and our cities. But we need to consider carefully the risks as well as the rewards.

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Differences in US privacy legislation present a challenge for the rest of the world, UNSW Law's David Vaile told a forum on global data protection.

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Following a privacy policy change in 2016, Google has collected users' data from third-party websites and apps. The ACCC argues users were misled into signing away their privacy.

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While the government's COVIDSafe Bill has made significant improvements in the last two weeks, substantial concerns remain, according to UNSW experts.

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