"data privacy" news, interviews, and features

News about data privacy

• AMA backs investigation into HealthEngine

  Association concerned about any irregularities or threats related to patient privacy and patient consent following privacy claims against the doctor appointment booking service

• Attorney-General to exempt cyber security researchers from Privacy Act changes

  George Brandis says white hats will not be prosecuted if they re-identify datasets

• Intel A/NZ boss on the challenges of innovation

  Kate Burleigh says time to market is hampered by data privacy concerns and business must make it a primary focus

• Project Fi will help Google amass even more data

  As Google dives into the Wi-Fi and cellular network services business in the US, some are wondering what the company is up to. Hint: It's ...

• Microsoft rolls back commitment to Do Not Track

  Microsoft today rolled back its commitment to the nearly-dead "Do Not Track" standard, saying it would no longer automatically switch on the signal in its ...

• Sen. Nelson questions use of StingRays for phone surveillance

  Florida Sen. Bill Nelson is asking the FCC about the certification process for a device law enforcement is using to track suspects without first getting ...

Features about data privacy

• Privacy is the new killer app

  Ello, Wiper, Anonabox and others prove that Apple, Facebook and the like can't rest on their laurels when it comes to security.