Police launched an investigation into an alleged data leak involving clubs and pubs across NSW,with fears customers may have had their identity documents compromised.
The software issue gave customers access to the personal information and accounts of other people.
Given the problem of identity theft in the electronic age and of the growing sophistication of bad digital actors,handing over biometric data can feel iffy.
The burger chain admits that 198 employees received an email attachment containing the personal data of possibly thousands of staff.
The privacy watchdog is proceeding with a complaint filed on behalf of millions of Medibank cyberattack victims,which could fast-track compensation claims.
Long-awaited Queensland reforms will crack down on information requests from owners and agents.
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus is this year expected to legislate changes to the decades-old Privacy Act,after a review by his department recommended 116 changes to better protect the personal information of Australians.
The Trooping of the Colours in June would have been the first major official duty confirmed for the Princess of Wales since she underwent surgery in January.
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has indicated new anti-doxxing laws will target the non-consensual release of a broad range of personal and private details,with perpetrators to face jail time.
Personal privacy will be protected under new federal laws that criminalise “doxxing” and similar harassment after the publication of names and details of almost 600 Jewish writers,artists and academics last week.
NSW Ambulance confirmed a staff member was responsible for the breach of Lauren O’Neill’s privacy.