Internet giant Google has agreed to pay a record $391.5 million to settle with 40 states in the U.S. over charges the company misled users about the collection of personal location data.
“Google […]
Overreaching bills are still supported by some.
The UK’s controversial censorship bill, called the “Online Safety Bill” could be ditched if it does not go through the House of Commons soon, according to internal government documents.
The bill […]
Apple is facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly harvesting iPhone user data even when the company’s own privacy settings promise not to. The […]
A top 10 digital economy and society by 2030
In the 12 months since the Australian Government first launched the Digital Economy Strategy in Budget 2021-22, Australians have continued to enthusiastically embrace digital technologies. Amidst the challenges and uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic, increased digital uptake has supported businesses to […]
Potentially paving the way for more document releases.
Republicans will reportedly use their new-found subpoena power to investigate Big Tech censorship by demanding documents and compelling testimony from decision-makers if they retake the US House of Representatives.
A senior […]
At the same time the government is trying to ban VPN use.
The Indian government can monitor the online activity of anyone using an internet service provider (ISP) based in India. Since the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, New […]
Privacy campaign group Digital Rights Ireland has called for an investigation into the data collection on electricity use through smart meters by ESB Networks. The group claims that the semi-State company is collecting more data than it requires for billing purposes and customers are not […]
Data security analysts have accused the Victorian government of a “dubious” plan to pass on contact tracing data in the hope to identify mystery cases.
In a move blasted as “outrageous” — it’s been revealed the Victorian government sent contact tracing data throughout the pandemic to the Australian Criminal […]
At the same time the government is trying to ban VPN use.
The Indian government can monitor the online activity of anyone using an internet service provider (ISP) based in India. Since the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, New […]
Security advisers from Western countries are warning delegates attending the COP27 climate summit not to download the Egyptian government’s official app. The app is supposed to help attendees of the event with navigation but has major privacy concerns – allowing the app to be used […]
