Data Protection Policy

The Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research in Perth confirms it is investigating a major cyber security incident.

If you're among the majority of Australians with Facebook or Instagram accounts, your social activity on those platforms might be training Meta's artificial intelligence (AI) tools — and if you live in Australia, you can't say no.

Doctors and pharmacists named in a sample of stolen MediSecure data up for sale on the dark web say they are yet to be contacted by the company despite their information being available online for over a week.

The Australian Information Commissioner is suing Medibank over a 2022 hack that leaked sensitive data about millions of Australians.

National Cyber Security Coordinator Lt Gen Michelle McGuinness says initial investigations suggest MediSecure ransomware attack is an isolated incident.

Journalist Alex Barwick has lived in Alice Springs for 16 years but she's only recently dared to investigate Pine Gap, the ultra-secretive US spy base in her own backyard. 

Qantas has confirmed that a technology issue was to blame for a glitch affecting its app that allowed customers to view the personal details of other travellers in an apparent privacy breach.

An unauthorised website claimed to have published online the personal details of many customers, with a threat to publish those of more than 1 million customers in the reported leak.

Qantas resolves an issue with its app that allowed customers to view the details of other passengers, including names and upcoming flight plans.

Experts question why only one Australian state has implemented internationally recognised "gold standard" security measures for digital licences ahead of Victoria's statewide launch next month. 

The Digital ID bill will establish a voluntary identity verification service, building on the existing myGovID which is already used by 10.5 million Australians to access government services.

Britain's health minister says she's asked police to investigate claims staff at the hospital where Kate, Princess of Wales, had surgery in January, attempted to access her private medical records.

The United States is opening an investigation and could impose restrictions on Chinese vehicles due to concerns about "connected" car technology. 

A suspected Russian ransomware hack on Victoria's court systems was the first major reported cyber attack on Australia's justice system — but a look overseas shows courts are popular targets for criminals.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services says the former contractor allegedly removed personal details of Rural Fire Service volunteers, but there is "no evidence to indicate an ongoing concern". 

Lynda George felt violated when she learnt her personal information was lost to hackers in a data breach. And to make matters worse, it took the hacked company two months to notify her of the issue.

Rachael Falk from the Cyber Security Centre says organisations relying on AI to make decisions are vulnerable to the risk of data poisoning.

The health information of 121 patients and the name and phone number of 12,624 SA Health patients were accessed during the breach, South Australia's health minister says.

Insurance company ahm has taken down an online quoting tool after a customer's private details were seen by a person in another state trying to fill in a form.

Caroline Kennedy US Ambassador to Australia talks about some of the agenda items for the PM's state visit to the US; Pacific's digital connectivity deal,  Philippines, and US administration of the AUKUS deal.

He's just "a dude on the web", but Troy Hunt has ended up playing an oddly central role in global cybersecurity.

A new survey by the Privacy Commissioner has found about one in two Australians suffered a data breach last year, and few feel in control of their privacy.

Following an ABC Investigation, the Australian Tax Office admits criminals have fraudulently claimed more than $557 million from the Commonwealth using an identity loophole.

A report by Victoria's privacy watchdog has found the state failed to protect and secure people's personal data during the COVID pandemic and led to a case of attempted sexual assault.

The federal government proposes a possible classification system for AI technologies, with more stringent requirements for higher risk tools.