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Australia privacy week urges better complaint handling

Data Protection

Australia privacy week urges better complaint handling

Only 9% of complainants were satisfied as Australia’s privacy regulator said poor resolution is eroding public trust in data handlers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

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

Why privacy is everyone's business in 2025 - and what you can do about it

Data Protection

Why privacy is everyone's business in 2025 - and what you can do about it

In 2025, privacy is everyone's responsibility as Australian businesses face rising data breaches, emphasising training, multi-factor authentication, and cyber resilience.

By Ben Le Huray • 5 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025

Privacy and passwords: Hot topics amongst Australian consumers

Privacy and passwords: Hot topics amongst Australian consumers

Over 60% of Australians are now more aware of how their data is collected and used, according to a survey by ADMA.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 16th May 2018

Australia facing 'systematic and wilful degradation of human rights online'

Australia facing 'systematic and wilful degradation of human rights online'

Digital Rights Watch believes Australians' human rights are being 'severely breached' through the actions of private organisations and governments.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 15th May 2018

Key takeaways from Privacy Awareness Week: Experts comment

Key takeaways from Privacy Awareness Week: Experts comment

Cybersecurity experts from Sophos, Trend Micro, CyberArk, Mimecast, Bitglass & others share their thoughts on privacy and what it means for security.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018

Studies find CEOs more confident about cyber security than CIOs

Studies find CEOs more confident about cyber security than CIOs

Studies reveal a divide in cyber-preparedness perception as CEOs exude confidence, while CIOs voice concern over security readiness.

By Jeff Paine • 5 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2017

Global Stories

Privacy Awareness Week stories

The case for prioritising IT privacy in businesses

Breach Prevention

The case for prioritising IT privacy in businesses

It was Privacy Awareness Week recently. But one week in May every year isn't cutting it: privacy needs to be a year-round focus.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Tue, 18th May 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Privacy Awareness Week stories

Privacy Awareness Week: Tips from Facebook

Privacy Awareness Week: Tips from Facebook

To mark Privacy Awareness Week (May 3 – 9) in New Zealand, Facebook has created some simple tips about how you can protect your privacy.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 5th May 2015

Private lives

Private lives

As digital footprints grow, NZ Privacy Commissioner Marie Shroff urges better online behaviour amidst growing public concern for privacy.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010