The federal government is considering using the new technology-based COVID-19 contact tracing framework to be provided via an Apple and Google collaboration, as it appears set to launch an...
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The Commonwealth Ombudsman has asked for more funding to properly scrutinise the proposed new data-sharing deal with the US, which would give “significant new powers to covertly intrude on...
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The European Union’s privacy commissioner has called for the coordinated use of COVID-19 contact tracing apps to ensure privacy is upheld as much as possible. European Data Protection Supervisor...
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Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has invested in Adelaide space startup Myriota as it looks to expand its “critical” satellite IoT technology around the world during a time of...
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Legislation paving the way for a data-sharing deal with the US is “deeply flawed” and provides a “framework for future abuse”, according to the Australian Privacy Foundation. The Parliamentary...
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Brisbane based technology and services company Bigmate has developed a thermal-imaging solution which can immediately detect elevated temperatures of people entering or leaving their workplaces in real time. Known...
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A number of developer teams are racing to release a COVID-19 contact tracing app in Australia, with the team behind a highly successful NSW government digital project set to...
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Independent skills training provider Data Scouts will offer its ‘Cyber Safety Awareness’ remote working program free of charge to the public for the first time as part of its...
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Huawei Australia will continue to fulfil its sponsor obligations to the Canberra Raiders despite the ongoing uncertainty caused by the suspension of the National Rugby League season due to...
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The decision to delay the landmark Parliamentary inquiry into FinTech and reopen submission to address COVID-19 is “dangerous” and risks taking the momentum out of the government’s response to...
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There has never been a more important time to expedite digital innovation across the economy according to competition tsar chief Rod Sims, who says the ACCC will keep its...
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Australian privacy laws won’t stand in the way of the federal government’s COVID-19 pandemic response, but regulators will work to ensure all initiatives are proportionate and time-limited, Information Commissioner...
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Nearly one million Australians have downloaded the government’s official coronavirus information app in just 24 hours, with “rapid enhancements” to be rolled out in the coming weeks. The coronavirus...
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Over this past weekend, the federal government unveiled an Australian coronavirus app and a Whatsapp news service designed to provide citizens with up to date, real-time information about the...