Tag: CDR

OAIC consults on CDR privacy rules

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has begun consulting on the privacy rules surrounding the government’s controversial Consumer Data Right, with plans to reach out to FinTechs and...

Data rights and the Aussie farmer

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Data portability and the application of farmer’s data rights in the agricultural sector will play a large part in reaping the expected $20+ billion reward of improved productivity through...

Govt unwraps CDR’s ‘right to delete’

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The federal government has introduced a right for consumers to have their personal data deleted as part of its controversial Consumer Data Right scheme. The introduction of the right...

Attention turns to electricity CDR

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The federal government has ramped up its efforts to apply the Consumer Data Right to the electricity sector from next year, with new consultations opened and the overall model...

Labor trusts gov’t on CDR regime

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The Consumer Data Right laws are “very complex and messy” and plans to amend them later in the year may lead to further problems, digital rights advocates have said....

Govt puts CDR back on agenda

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The government has introduced Consumer Data Right legislation to Parliament for the second time, weeks after the launch of the open banking pilot program. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg introduced the...

CDR set for senate showdown

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
A showdown has been set in the Senate over the Consumer Data Right legislation, with Labor pledging to move a number of amendments after a government-led committee gave the...

Treasury fronts CDR inquiry

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Treasury department officials have hit back at suggestions the government showed “complete disdain” for the consultation process while developing the Consumer Data Right. Appearing before a senate committee inquiry...

CDR privacy risk underestimated

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The federal government had “severely underestimated” the privacy risks of the Consumer Data Right, even as it pushes to complete an inquiry process and pass the legislation before the...