Data
Phone polling goes online
Public opinion polls are modernizing to meet the times. The first Newspoll to be conducted entirely by online interview –......
Big data is helping farmers fighting drought
Battling farmers have found an unlikely ally in their fight against crippling drought. The University of Sydney is using big......
Outdated Telecommunications Laws Getting a Refresh
Laws designed for the age of the landline phone are currently getting updated, with a draft bill for new laws......
Calls for Indigenous input on data collection
The data revolution is sweeping the globe. However, Professor Maggie Walter from The University of Tasmania, says that Indigenous interests......
New legislation cracking down on data breaches
New legislation will see Australian businesses required to notify individuals when their personal information is at risk. The Notifiable Data......
Medicare Data Leaked and Sold on the Dark Web
In a report released by the Guardian today, new findings have revealed how a ‘darknet’ trader is selling Medicare patient......
How open data could save millions of lives
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation are funding a new project aimed at helping developing countries with a range of......
Australian mandatory data breach notification scheme now reality
Australia will finally have its own mandatory data breach notification scheme in the form of the Privacy Amendment Bill within......
Experts warn smart devices could retain your data
Experts from Kaspersky Lab warn that smart devices could be retaining your personal information. Fridges and smartphones are thought to......