Western Australia to introduce government privacy laws News Western Australia’s PRIS will combine privacy protections and a consistent information sharing framework into a single bill.
The logical step towards reducing digital vulnerabilities May 6, 2024 By Petra Stock 2024 Digital ID and Privacy Special Report Scattered traces of personal information, along with the rise of artificial intelligence technologies, leaves people increasingly vulnerable to identity theft and data hacks.
Privacy by design: It’s soccer, not golf May 6, 2024 By David Mesman 2024 Digital ID and Privacy Special Report Forensic IT experts, cybersecurity specialists, data practitioners, network architects, risk analysts – privacy is a team sport.
The social impact of digital ID May 6, 2024 By Simon Webster 2024 Digital ID and Privacy Special Report What might Australia’s digital ID scheme mean for privacy, social cohesion and civil liberties?
‘Attributes’ that could determine regulatory success May 6, 2024 By Christopher Niesche 2024 Digital ID and Privacy Special Report The Privacy Act definition of personal information is expanding, with an individual’s ‘attributes’ becoming part of the process.
Why Estonia leads the way in digital identity May 6, 2024 By Simon Webster 2024 Digital ID and Privacy Special Report The Baltic nation of Estonia has a reputation for being the most advanced digital government in the world – and it’s had a digital ID scheme for more than two decades.
Australia’s overdue digital IDs will help fight online fraud May 6, 2024 By Liam Tung 2024 Digital ID and Privacy Special Report So far, the security benefits of an Australia-governed system of digital identification have been clouded by allergy to a national ID.
Premium Insights and analysis DVA’s trust issues take on a different tenor when lives are at stake March 20, 2024 By Melissa Coade Culture Alison Frame said a mission to expand engagement did not necessarily mean there was a case to establish a whole new agency within DVA.
‘Rapid-AI’ wrapped up in privacy and security risks, study warns February 28, 2024 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology Cyber security experts have warned that the race to adopt AI solutions in the corporate world is “fraught with moral and technical issues”.
Exclusive: Rachel McCallum appointed NSW information boss February 23, 2024 By Melissa Coade New South Wales Rachel McCallum has been chosen to lead NSW’s Information and Privacy Commission. She has 30 years in legal practice and policy development.
Report recommends expanding ‘genuine’ public input for Australia’s 2026 Census February 16, 2024 By Melissa Coade Federal Information Integrity Solutions Partners says the ABS must do ongoing testing of community perspectives for the 19th national Census.
Premium Insights and analysis Not one Australian company has been fined despite 1,748 data breaches in two years October 25, 2023 By Cam Wilson Communications & Technology Australia’s privacy commissioner Angelene Falk says the lack of fines is part of her office’s ‘regulatory strategy’.
Navigating AI adoption as it outpaces regulation October 3, 2023 By Colin Hoekstra The magical (and contested) road ahead for government AI AI’s rapid adoption has outpaced the government’s ability to adequately regulate and govern its responsible and effective use, or guard against malicious use of the technology.
Dodgy AI forces review of Queensland mobile phone cameras September 10, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Communications & Technology Minister forced to apologise over Queensland traffic cameras. The screw-up has serious consequences for other states.
Royal commission private session proposal comes before parliament September 8, 2023 By Melissa Coade Federal The government plans to amend the Royal Commissions Act so that senior staff can be given written authorisation to hold private sessions.
