There’s been a lot of talk about the new Heartbleed security flaw affecting websites across the globe. We’ve quickly compiled some links to help you remove your risk. www.cso.com.au has compiled a quick rundown of the issues and links to resolve. Businesses: These two...
iknowwhereyourcatlives.com only scratches the surface of online privacy. Replace those harmless images of cats with yourself, your parents, your kids, new bling, new toys, etc. For a wannabe criminal it becomes very easy to determine your lifestyle, material...
This week 27 privacy enforcement authorities are participating in the second Global Privacy Enforcement Network (GPEN) Privacy Sweep. Locally the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner will examine 50 of Australia’s most popular apps. They’ll be looking at...
The theme of this past week (as it should every week) is ‘Stay on top of your IT Security’. In response to the discovery of the Bourne Again shell (BASH) vulnerability, the Privacy Commissioner has issued a warning to all businesses to not ignore your obligations or...
What will challenge privacy professionals in the future? What will smart fridges and family cars be able to learn about you in the future? The Internet of Things (IoT) is developing at a very fast pace and will challenge privacy professionals “to identify risks,...
Earlier in the year the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) and other international privacy authorities analysed a number of apps in respect to their handling of confidential information. Their findings helped develop the recently updated Guide...
