Privacy

31 July , 2013

Data breach law essential to protect individuals

Teresa Corbin explains why data breach reporting laws are a good thing, contrary to claims by ADMA

21 June , 2013

Are consumers kept in the dark about data breaches?

ACCAN urges Senate to recommend mandatory data breach notification requirements

29 May , 2013

“Big data” creates both opportunities and risks for consumers

ACCAN comments on the Australian government’s big data strategy

24 May , 2013 1 comment

ACCAN calls for ban on Telstra charging for privacy

Commercial interests shouldn’t trump people’s right to privacy

6 April , 2013

Queensland government ‘open data revolution’

Transparency of government data is well on its way

13 March , 2013

ACCAN calls for the removal of ‘Silent Line’ fees for all consumers

Call for submissions to the Senate Standing Committee’s inquiry

9 December , 2012

Consumer Action thanks supporters of successful Do Not Knock campaign

200,000 stickers sent, 106 campaign partners, 150 formal complaints

7 December , 2012

Should consumers know when their privacy is breached?

ACCAN and OAIC support data breach notifications to consumers

28 October , 2012

Tiger’s bite never stops …

ACMA acts against Tiger Airways Spam Act breaches

3 July , 2012

Telstra Breaches Consumer Privacy – But No Fine

ACMA found that Telstra violated consumer protections but can’t impose a sanction because of a weak TCP code.

4 May , 2012

NSW Privacy Awareness Week

The focus of Privacy Awareness Week this year is on children and teenagers to get them thinking about protecting their privacy and the consequences of their online behaviour.

29 March , 2012

eHealth proposals paper released

The Department of Health and Ageing has released the Proposals for Regulations and Rules (proposals paper) for the eHealth records program.