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ABC has wiped a small number of staff devices after it was told they were exposed to malicious online advertising connected to a spyware campaign, according to a report by Citizen Lab published in October 2026. ABC said it has found “no signs of compromise” and that it is wiping any affected devices that remain […]
Australians answer the Census under law, but the privacy question is simple: what happens to identifiable information—especially names and addresses—after processing? The ABS says it protects Census data through secrecy obligations under the Australian Government’s confidentiality framework and by limiting what can be shared beyond the agency. (abs.gov.au) SBS reports that names and addresses collected […]
The Information and Privacy Commissioner has published a desktop review examining how agencies incorporate AI and Automated Decision-Making (ADM) into their Agency Information Guides (AIGs) and Privacy Management Plans (PMPs). The review, released on November 17, 2025, examined 119 agencies within the NSW public sector, focusing on transparency, notification, and accountability. According to the release, […]
The Information and Privacy Commission (IPC) of New South Wales has announced the release of the “National Framework for the Assurance of Artificial Intelligence in government”. The framework was endorsed by members at the Data and Digital Ministers Meeting (DDMM) in June 2024. The IPC highlights specific chapters within the framework, focusing on “Privacy protection […]