Katharine Kemp

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A new proposed privacy code promises tough rules

28 Oct 2021

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

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A world first: Federal Court rules Google has misled users on personal location data

16 Apr 2021

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.

The US is taking on Google in a huge antitrust case. It could change the face of online search

22 Oct 2020

It's the biggest monopolisation case since a 1998 lawsuit against Microsoft. But it may be several years before a settlement of any kind is reached

The ACCC is suing Google for misleading millions. But calling it out is easier than fixing it

29 Jul 2020

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.

Trust Exercise: a new podcast explores ‘trust’ from different perspectives

27 Jul 2020

UNSW’s Grand Challenge on Trust reaches a broader audience in fortnightly conversations with national and international thought leaders.

Every step you take: why Google's plan to buy Fitbit has the ACCC's pulse racing

24 Jun 2020

The watchdog has voiced concerns over the proposed US$2.1 billion merger, from which both users and Australian health services could lose out.

No more negotiating: new rules could finally force Google and Facebook to pay for news

21 Apr 2020

As news media revenues tumble still further amid the COVID-19 recession, the government has pledged mandatory rules to force tech giants to pay for using news content.

Privacy and health: COVID-19 tracking apps

15 Apr 2020

The government is working on an app to track our contacts but, first, it will need to pick up its privacy act.

Australia's largest supermarkets have green light to act as a cartel: we need limits on this power

27 Mar 2020

Other stakeholders need a seat at this table to decide matters of social equity and competitive significance.

Australia's privacy watchdog is taking Facebook to court. It's a good start

12 Mar 2020

Five years ago, Facebook gave away personal data of more than 300,000 Australians. They're about to have their day in court.

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