Privacy Act stories

As AI permeates all aspects of life, trust and transparency in its use become critical, necessitating new strategies for effective business practices.

Australia's Parliament has passed the Cyber Security Act, mandating businesses to report ransomware payments within 72 hours to bolster national security.

A Yahoo survey reveals 74% of advertising leaders prioritise tracking over privacy solutions ahead of changes to Australia’s Privacy Act.

Ecommerce businesses can achieve personalisation ethically with intelligent popups, quiz funnels for abandoned carts, and dynamic product blocks.

Australia’s Privacy Reform ushers in an era prioritizing first-party data, as brands adapt to ethical, personalised marketing within stricter privacy laws.

Following updates to Australia's Privacy Act, companies face significant challenges in securing personal data, as many remain unprepared for stricter identity security requirements.

As Australia updates its Privacy Act, businesses face increasing pressure to enhance identity security amid rapid digital transformation, warns SailPoint.

Cyber Security Certification Australia (CSCAU) unveils its first update to the dynamic SMB1001:2025 standard, enhancing SMB cyber defence against emerging threats.

A McGrathNicol report reveals 89% of Australian business leaders anticipate worsening risk and security issues in 12 months, driven by heightened cyber and financial pressures.

As AI technology permeates workplaces, businesses must tailor AI policies to their unique needs, ensuring compliance with emerging laws and ethical standards.

Immutability is vital for Australian enterprises, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and trust amidst rising cyber threats and stringent regulations.

Qualys unveils AI-driven API security features in Web Application Scanning, addressing complex vulnerabilities and offering a free 30-day Beta trial to businesses.

Over 99% of UK businesses were fined for data breaches in the past year, with the average fine hitting GBP £257,982, reveals ISMS.online research.

Australia's fragmented cybersecurity laws face overhaul as new National Cybersecurity Act aims to modernise protection against AI and quantum computing threats.

Orbus Software and Your Virtual CISO introduce CriticalXI, helping Australian seaports and airports navigate incoming legislative changes to the country's critical infrastructure and privacy acts.

Striking a balance between data protection compliance and customer trust is pivotal, making a customer-centric cybersecurity incident response crucial, says a statement from Logicalis Australia.

SaaS security firm, AppOmni, addresses growing APAC demand for advanced security measures with a new Sydney data centre, hosted by Google Cloud Platform aiming to meet Australia's data sovereignty regulations.

Ahead of Data Privacy Day, CyberArk's Andrew Slavkovic emphasises the urgent necessity for Australian bodies to bolster sensitive data protections.

This partnership emerges in response to recent high-profile data breaches and the Australian Government's significant overhaul of privacy laws, representing the most extensive revamp in decades.

Data is no longer business gold – it's uranium. Powerful and valuable but risky to hold and toxic if it escapes.