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Privacy experts shocked as Hobart council agrees to beam live CCTV footage into police station

Sharing livestream from 330 council-operated cameras with force via ‘portal’ in Hobart police station labelled ‘a massive intrusion on rights’

The Guardian - AU · Sep 19, 2024

Fire Rescue Victoria's cyber-hack response a 'lesson in how not to communicate'

A cyber attack at Fire Rescue Victoria in 2022 potentially exposed the personal data of thousands of people. Some victims and cyber experts say the organisation's response has been less than perfect.

ABC News · May 26, 2023

‘Long overdue’: Privacy review calls for EU-style personal data rights after Optus, Medibank hacks

Australians would be able to demand companies delete their personal information under a European-style overhaul of privacy laws.

The New Daily · Feb 17, 2023

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Personal data is now public – and it’s not just Medibank and Optus

Much of the personal data stolen from Medibank and Optus isn't even considered private anymore. It's a sign of how bad things are.

The New Daily · Nov 10, 2022

Optus hack must prompt crackdown on data hoarding, experts say

Privacy experts say that more robust privacy protections are required in light of the Optus data breach last week.

The New Daily · Sep 29, 2022

‘Ask all the time: why do I need this?’ How to stop your vacuum from spying on you

Even if you’re not gadget-obsessed, the odds are you’ve got at least one smart device at home. So how do you limit the internet of things from listening in?

The Guardian - AU · Aug 16, 2022

ACT schools remove e-learning apps over privacy concerns

An investigation into E-learning during lockdowns has revealed that ACT students where put at risk.

The Canberra Times · Jun 4, 2022

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