Google "mortified" by amount of personal info in Street View data
Five months after "mistakenly" collecting "fragmented" data from home networks via its Street View cars, Google has confirmed that private emails, Web addresses as well as passwords were among the data...
View ArticleGoogle: Street View cars no longer in operation in Australia
Google has confirmed that its Street View program has ceased operations in Australia following the fallout of its Wi-Fi data collection controversy earlier this year.
View ArticleACTA treaty could pressure future changes for Aussie laws: EFA
Although the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) will not require any immediate changes to Australian laws, the Electronic Frontiers Australia (EFA) has expressed concern over potential future...
View ArticleThe Smith Family turns to the Cloud
Like many not-for-profit organisations, the Smith Family has faced its fair share of challenges during the process of modernising its business to meet the needs of its stakeholders.
View ArticleNSW Electoral Commission kicks off e-enrolment for upcoming state election
The NSW Electoral Commission (NSWEC) is well on the way to completing the first stage of its automatic electoral enrolment project, in an effort to ensure an accurate and up-to-date electoral roll for...
View ArticleThree major risks of Cloud computing
IT professionals looking to place data in the Cloud should be aware of three major risks, including data leakage, the loss of visibility or control of the data, and unauthorised access to data,...
View ArticlePrivacy not at risk in Medicare, Centrelink merger: OAIC
The impending merger of Medicare Australia and Centrelink under new legislation will not trample Australians' privacy according to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
View ArticleCIOs warned to prioritise governance and business continuity
IT professionals have been warned to prioritise ICT governance and business continuity to minimise risk to the business, in the wake of the recent natural disasters plaguing the nation.
View ArticleArmy on the hunt for CIO
The Department of Defence is looking for a new CIO to integrate information management and technology within the Army’s operations.
View ArticleDSD releases Cloud computing guide for agencies
Australian intelligence agency Defence Signals Directorate (DSD) has urged government agencies to conduct a risk assessment to determine the viability of Cloud computing technology before jumping head...
View ArticleUpdated: Westpac air con causes IT meltdown
Australian bank Westpac has suffered an IT meltdown overnight following an air conditioning fault at one of the bank’s data centres.
View ArticleSmall business privacy laws must be amended: Fed Govt committee
The Joint Select Committee on Cyber Safety has advised the Federal Government to amend the Privacy Act 1988 to ensure certain small businesses are subject to the requirements of the Act.
View ArticleIIA details child abuse code of practice
As Telstra and Optus prepare to begin the voluntary blocking child pornography sites based on a blocklist compiled by Interpol, the Internet Industry Association (IIA) has released a detailed framework...
View ArticleChild abuse content blocking is for 'curious individuals': IIA
The voluntary blocking of online child abuse material being implemented by ISPs Telstra and Optus is not attempting to address hardened offenders but instead looking to limit the availability of...
View ArticleTelstra seeks CISO to work with the Dept of Defence
Telstra is on the hunt for a chief information security officer (CISO) to work primarily with the Department of Defence to oversee the development and security of its network.
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