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Digital rights group urges Australians to fight privacy trap

Digital rights group warns Australians to resist 'privacy paradox', urging tougher laws and everyday steps to curb online data tracking.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026

Data Protection

The 10-minute Compliance Check for insurance brokers

Compliance breaches by insurance brokers surged, with $3.7M in penalties; JAVLN offers a 10-minute scorecard to simplify audit readiness and documentation.

By Geoff Keast • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025

Data Protection

How secure data sharing could make real estate processes faster, easier, and more reliable

Secure data sharing via Consumer Data Right and Digital ID could streamline real estate processes, easing rental applications and boosting privacy in Australia's market.

By Stuart Low • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025

Digital Transformation

Australia's banks bet big on AI, but the real test is trust, not tech

Seventy-six percent of Australian banks use AI, leading in Asia-Pacific, but trust and regulation remain key hurdles for wider adoption.

By Andrew Groth • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Data Protection

Kmart found to have breached privacy with facial recognition use

Kmart breached Australian privacy laws by using facial recognition in 28 stores without proper consent, collecting biometric data to tackle refund fraud.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025

Data Protection

Australian firms boost data privacy investment amid AI adoption

A new study reveals 82% of Australian firms are boosting data privacy investment as AI adoption rises, outpacing global and US averages amid regulatory pressure.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025

Virtualisation

Check Point launches local cloud security for Aussie compliance

Check Point launches Australia-based cloud security for Harmony SASE and CloudGuard WAF, ensuring compliance with local data privacy laws and boosting performance.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025

Marketing Technologies

Conversion APIs: The 'missing link' to better travel and airline ad campaigns?

Australia's travel industry eyes conversion APIs to boost ad targeting and campaign returns amid rising demand and privacy-driven tracking changes.

By Billy Loizou • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Australian business leaders urged to close supply chain & cyber gaps

A report warns Australian firms must close supply chain and cyber security gaps as 80% foresee geopolitical risks impacting operations in the next year.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025

Data Protection

One in three Australians upload sensitive data to AI tools, report finds

Over one-third of Australian professionals upload sensitive company data to AI tools without formal oversight, raising significant security and compliance concerns.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

Global Stories

Privacy Act stories

Digital Transformation

2026: Ushering in a new era of adaptive identity that is business-critical

As digital risks grow in Australia, 2026 will see adaptive identity become vital for securing every access point against advanced threats, including AI-driven attacks.

By Nam Lam • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025

Data Protection

Three hidden risks in your AI stack and what to do about them

Rapid AI adoption in APJ exposes firms to hidden risks like shadow AI, API vulnerabilities, and leaked credentials, demanding better governance and security.

By Dmitri Chen • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025

Data sovereignty

Cloudian & NVIDIA enable sovereign AI solutions in ANZ region

Cloudian integrates with NVIDIA AI Enterprise software, enabling Australia and New Zealand organisations to deploy sovereign AI keeping data fully within national borders.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2025

Multi-factor authentication

When cyber resilience becomes a CFO's challenge

Cyber resilience is now a critical CFO challenge, with cybersecurity failures directly impacting Australian companies' financial health and regulatory compliance.

By Geoff Schomburgk • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025

Marketing Technologies

BlueVoyant's warning after Qantas and Mango cyber attacks

BlueVoyant warns Australian firms after Qantas and Mango suffer breaches via third-party suppliers, highlighting risks in supply chain cyber security.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025