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Exclusive: Cloudera urges banks to rethink data for AI
Data Protection

Exclusive: Cloudera urges banks to rethink data for AI

Australian banks invest heavily in AI but struggle to realise value amid complex compliance, fragmented data, and rising customer trust concerns, experts say.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025
Healthengine launches Helen, an AI receptionist for Australian GPs
Robotic Process Automation

Healthengine launches Helen, an AI receptionist for Australian GPs

Healthengine launches Helen, an AI receptionist for Australian GP clinics, handling patient calls and bookings 24/7 while integrating with existing systems securely.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025
Brands overlook 'identity resolution gap' in AI-driven customer data era - expert warns
Customer Experience

Brands overlook 'identity resolution gap' in AI-driven customer data era - expert warns

Most brands invest in customer data unification yet overlook identity resolution, crucial for personalised AI strategies and effective retail media use.

By Billy Loizou • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Boomi launches Sydney platform to boost secure data integration
Data Analytics

Boomi launches Sydney platform to boost secure data integration

Boomi launches a Sydney-based data integration platform to enhance fast, secure, and compliant data handling for regulated Australian sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
De.iterate launches new AI to streamline compliance workflows
Risk & Compliance

De.iterate launches new AI to streamline compliance workflows

Australian firm de.iterate unveils new AI integrated in its platform to simplify compliance, highlight risks, and boost audit readiness under evolving regulations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
Experts give Qantas mixed reviews on cyber breach response
Data Protection

Experts give Qantas mixed reviews on cyber breach response

A cyber attack on Qantas affecting six million customers exposes flaws in the airline's security and crisis communication amid tighter privacy laws.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Qantas breach sparks calls for stricter data security laws
Data Protection

Qantas breach sparks calls for stricter data security laws

Qantas has suffered a major data breach via a third-party platform, igniting demands for tougher data security laws in Australia.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Privacy resilience: Why compliance alone won't cut it in 2025
Data Protection

Privacy resilience: Why compliance alone won't cut it in 2025

In 2025, privacy demands more than compliance; organisations must embed it into culture, governance and cyber risk to meet rising regulatory and societal expectations.

By Lyn Nicholson • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Australian cloud data risk rises as report finds widespread flaws
Data Protection

Australian cloud data risk rises as report finds widespread flaws

A new report reveals widespread cloud security flaws in Australian firms, exposing millions of sensitive records and escalating regulatory compliance risks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
Google Cloud expands cyber insurance programme in Australia
Cloud Security

Google Cloud expands cyber insurance programme in Australia

Google Cloud expands its Risk Protection Program to Australia, partnering with Beazley and Chubb to tackle rising cyber threats and meet regulatory demands.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Legal leaders discuss data risk at Relativity Fest Sydney
Data governance

Legal leaders discuss data risk at Relativity Fest Sydney

At Relativity Fest Sydney, legal experts discussed evolving data protection laws and the surge in cyber risk, highlighting the urgent need for organisational preparedness.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025

Global Stories

Privacy Act stories

Why better data management is the cornerstone of privacy readiness in Australia's regulatory future
Data Protection

Why better data management is the cornerstone of privacy readiness in Australia's regulatory future

Australian privacy reforms demand stronger data management; businesses must embed governance and automation to stay compliant and maintain trust.

By Andy Milburn • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
As Microsoft Exchange 2016 and 2019 sunset, how can privacy-conscious organisations future-proof their email?
Data governance

As Microsoft Exchange 2016 and 2019 sunset, how can privacy-conscious organisations future-proof their email?

With Microsoft Exchange 2016 and 2019 ending support in 2025, organisations face critical choices over email privacy, cost, and data control in Australia.

By Rex Huang • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Splashtop launches Australian cloud for local data compliance
Data sovereignty

Splashtop launches Australian cloud for local data compliance

Splashtop launches an Australian cloud to meet local data sovereignty laws and boost security for government, education, and enterprise clients.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Most firms overestimate AI governance as privacy risks surge
Data Loss Prevention

Most firms overestimate AI governance as privacy risks surge

Most firms overestimate their AI governance despite rising privacy risks and growing AI-related incidents, with only 17% deploying strong technical controls globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
From compliance to campaigns: Data collaboration as Finserv's Marketing Edge
Data Protection

From compliance to campaigns: Data collaboration as Finserv's Marketing Edge

Australian financial services marketers face stricter privacy laws but can harness secure data collaboration for tailored, compliant, and effective campaigns.

By Richard Knott • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025

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Police warned over shifting information to Microsoft cloud services
Data Protection

Police warned over shifting information to Microsoft cloud services

Police warned of 'very high' privacy risks in shifting sensitive data to Microsoft's cloud, amid a cautious trial in Wellington started in 2023.

By Phil Pennington • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025