privacy

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Australia’s new “consumer data right” leads the world in allowing data to be moved safely and efficiently. So what is it? And how can it help protect you and your personal data against data breaches?

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Companies may be monitoring their employees working remotely, raising questions about the ethics and legality of surveillance. 

AFR Higher Education Awards 2023

The UNSW Sydney Law & Justice academic was recognised at the 2023 awards, along with UNSW finalists in the Community Engagement and Employability categories.

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An analysis of 12 popular apps’ privacy policies reveals a number of concerns, including confusing privacy messages and unnecessarily long data retention windows.

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Businesses must develop ethical, socially responsible, trustworthy, and sustainable data business models to protect consumers' privacy in an increasingly AI-driven world, say UNSW Business School experts.

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Beware of malicious files called Trojans that could give hackers access to your computer webcam without your knowledge.

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State police have accessed QR code check-in data on at least six occasions, for investigations unrelated to the pandemic.

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People have plenty of legitimate reasons to use encrypted communications platforms such as WhatsApp or Signal for their own security and privacy.

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New online safety laws will allow 'harmful' sexual content to be taken down within 24 hours.

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People may consent to the use of their personal data, without being sufficiently aware or informed of the nature and extent of potential implications.

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