November 4, 2015
The Guardian reports in World’s biggest tech companies get failing grade on data-privacy rights that Google and Facebook amongst others according to Ranking Digital Rights project. It is also Read the rest of this entry »
November 3, 2015
Always read the privacy policy. Step 1 of privacy practice. Not that things remain constant. Just look at the changes to the Facebook privacy settings. A change to a privacy Read the rest of this entry »
Encryption is a key part of data security. A realistic assumption is that at some stage even with the best of planning, up to date programs and proper training there will be a data breach. A slip by an employee in leaving a USB on a bus, infiltration through a compromised third-party with access to the site or a fault that is not detected in time can all lead to a breach. Encryption is then an important part of any data security plan. Privacy regulators support Read the rest of this entry »
October 29, 2015
Bernstein of Leigh v Skyviews & General Ltd [1978] 1 QB 479 is generally regarded as authority for the proposition that overhead flight which does not affect the use of land does not commit a trespass when flying over it. Put another way the rights of a landowner in the airspace above that person’s land is restricted to such a height necessary for the ordinary use and enjoyment of the land and the structures upon it and above that height the landowner has not greater rights than the general public. The proposition is Read the rest of this entry »
October 28, 2015
Telechoice has entered into an enforceable undertaking with the Privacy Commissioner arising out of a significant data breach Business Service Brokers Pty Ltd (ACN 069 049 994) (trading as TeleChoice) (“BSB”).
The Undertaking is found here.
The Undertaking stated Read the rest of this entry »
October 27, 2015
Banks and other financial institutions are generally quite good at securing documentation and complying with privacy regulations. Banking confidentiality obligations in equity long preceded data protection laws. Confidentiality is also a cornerstone of a relationship between customers and the institution. When there is a breach it is Read the rest of this entry »
October 25, 2015
The Talk Talk breach has had knock on effects, none good for TalkTalk Breach. The regulator, the Information Commissioner’s Office, has become involved. The ICO issued a release stating:
“The ICO is aware of this incident, which was reported to us on Thursday afternoon. We will be making enquiries and liaising with the Police.
“Any time personal data is lost there can be a risk of identity theft. There are measures you can take to guard against identity theft, for instance being vigilant around items on your credit card statements or checking your credit ratings. There are tips and information about identity theft available on our website.”
The ICO will no doubt be Read the rest of this entry »
October 24, 2015
It has long been known by experts in the field of data security and privacy professionals that telecommunications companies and internet service providers are regular targets for cyber criminals. Telcos hold considerable financial details of their customers and detailed personal information. With the new data retention laws in place in Australia the attraction of Australian telcos for cyber attack will only grow.
The UK company Talk Talk, a phone and broadband provider with over 4 million customers in the UK has had a major data breach as reported by the BBC in TalkTalk cyber-attack: Website hit by ‘significant’ breach and TalkTalk customer data at risk after cyber-attack on company website. As is often Read the rest of this entry »
October 23, 2015
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner website has been upgraded. It is far more user friendly.
The announcement is Read the rest of this entry »
The Federal Aviation Authority’s plan to register all drones is not a bad one. Quite logical in fact. Drone use will grow not diminish with time. Their capabilities will grow not diminish. The payload is increasing. For those mounting cameras or videos the quality of the video (and audio for that matter) is improving. The line of sight requirement will be a thing of the past for those who choose to pre program flight paths, something that happens already. The battery life is improving and some models have the capability of changing batteries mid flight. All of this adds up to Read the rest of this entry »