Tag: privacy
Want to record your doctor’s appointment? Great idea, but first, check it’s legal
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As you fire up your computer for a telehealth appointment, or prepare to walk in to see your doctor, you may be...
Hey Google … what movie should I watch today? How AI can affect our decisions
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Have you ever used Google Assistant, Apple’s Siri or Amazon Alexa to make decisions for you? Perhaps you asked it what new...
Netflix’s The Social Dilemma highlights the problem with social media, but what’s the solution?
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Facebook has responded to Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma, saying it “buries the substance in sensationalism”.
The show is currently in Netflix Australia’s top ten list...
Giving your details to restaurants and cafes: your rights, their obligations and privacy concerns
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While lockdown restrictions have eased in many places, the coronavirus threat isn’t over yet. The number of cases globally has surpassed 9 million,...
The COVIDSafe bill doesn’t go far enough to protect our privacy. Here’s what needs to change
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The Australian government will need to correct earlier misstatements and improve privacy protections to gain the trust of the millions of Australians being called on...
The ACCC is suing Google over tracking users. Here’s why it matters
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) announced yesterday it is suing Google for misleading consumers about its collection and use of...