April 30, 2026
Rent platform 2Apply ordered to stop demanding excessive personal info from renters
The RentTech company crossed the line by manipulating prospective tenants into providing unnecessary information.
Data protection and privacy
Concerned about your personal data? So are we. That’s why we’re tackling misuse of consumer data, AI and automated decision-making.
April 2, 2026
Scams getting worse where new protections won’t apply
Criminals are moving toward online contact methods not covered by the government’s Scams Prevention Framework.
March 30, 2026
Why wouldn’t the bank help this identity theft victim?
Her questions were left unanswered because she wasn't a customer of the bank the fraudster used.
January 16, 2026
What is Grok and should Australia be blocking it?
Elon Musk’s xAI tool has raised alarms around the world for facilitating the creation of malicious content, including deepfake pornography.
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Data collection and use
April 30, 2026
Rent platform 2Apply ordered to stop demanding excessive personal info from renters
The RentTech company crossed the line by manipulating prospective tenants into providing unnecessary information.
January 16, 2026
What is Grok and should Australia be blocking it?
Elon Musk’s xAI tool has raised alarms around the world for facilitating the creation of malicious content, including deepfake pornography.
January 9, 2026
Real estate agents, chemists, car hire companies and more under new privacy scrutiny
Australia’s privacy regulator is reviewing the privacy policies of businesses collecting your personal data during in-person interactions.
October 21, 2025
AI is increasingly invading our medical privacy as regulation struggles to keep up
Patient scans shared without consent, AI scribes recording doctor visits – medical professionals' AI use is raising big concerns.
Protecting your data
April 2, 2026
Scams getting worse where new protections won’t apply
Criminals are moving toward online contact methods not covered by the government’s Scams Prevention Framework.
March 30, 2026
Why wouldn’t the bank help this identity theft victim?
Her questions were left unanswered because she wasn't a customer of the bank the fraudster used.
January 9, 2026
Real estate agents, chemists, car hire companies and more under new privacy scrutiny
Australia’s privacy regulator is reviewing the privacy policies of businesses collecting your personal data during in-person interactions.
January 9, 2026
Five sophisticated scams to watch out for in 2026
From the teen social media ban to interest rate hikes, here’s how scammers may try to get you this year.