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Banks, government and health providers 'most trusted' with personal data
Unified Communications

Banks, government and health providers 'most trusted' with personal data

Australians and New Zealanders trust banks, government agencies, and healthcare providers the most with their personal data, Genesys research reveals.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2020
Cooperation and user focus key for antivirus vendors
Malware

Cooperation and user focus key for antivirus vendors

The overall number of computers affected by the top 20 families of malware has dropped significantly, partly due to better cooperation among security companies.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2014
Will social data monitoring improve the Kiwi workplace?
Digital Transformation

Will social data monitoring improve the Kiwi workplace?

Nearly a third of workers are happy for their employer to have access to personal data, according to a report by PwC.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2014
Fujitsu aims to 'liberate enterprises' with new mobile solution
Network Infrastructure

Fujitsu aims to 'liberate enterprises' with new mobile solution

Fujitsu launches Managed Mobile, enabling employees to work securely from any device, helping enterprises enhance productivity and address BYOD security issues.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2013
Perfecting an online privacy policy
Data Privacy

Perfecting an online privacy policy

The security of personal data is top of everyone's mind when surfing the web, but how do you keep information coming through your school's website secure?.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2013
All backed up yet no data to show
Kroll Ontrack

All backed up yet no data to show

Despite 60% using backup solutions, a Kroll Ontrack survey finds many still suffer from data loss due to outdated, faulty, or incomplete backups.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2013
Data compromises a game-changer for kiwis
Unisys

Data compromises a game-changer for kiwis

A new survey reveals that 80% of Kiwis would stop dealing with an organisation after a data breach, viewing it as a 'fundamental breach of trust'.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Nov 2011
New initiative for US internet privacy
Unified Communications

New initiative for US internet privacy

A think tank has been formed in the US calling for better internet user privacy in a new online civil right initiative called Digital Due Process.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Mar 2010
More complaints about Facebook privacy
Facebook

More complaints about Facebook privacy

Facebook has been forced to make changes to its new privacy settings, after widespread complaints that they just create new and more serious privacy problems.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Dec 2009

Stories from Other Regions

Personal data stories

Mobile malware a rising threat to businesses
Data Protection

Mobile malware a rising threat to businesses

Poor patching and employee privacy concerns are helping mobile malware account for 20 percent of external cyber attacks, a Forrester survey found.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 24th Feb 2019
Five ways to improve your email security and protect your personal information
Malware

Five ways to improve your email security and protect your personal information

Simple checks can stop account takeovers and phishing, from stronger passwords and two-factor authentication to encrypted connections and attachments.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2019
Virtual cyber defender keeps cybercriminals at bay
Data Protection

Virtual cyber defender keeps cybercriminals at bay

Smaller firms could struggle to cope as rising cybercrime puts personal data, reputations and finances at increasing risk in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017