Privacy Awareness Week stories

In 2025, privacy demands more than compliance; organisations must embed it into culture, governance and cyber risk to meet rising regulatory and societal expectations.

In 2025, privacy is everyone's responsibility as Australian businesses face rising data breaches, emphasising training, multi-factor authentication, and cyber resilience.

It was Privacy Awareness Week recently. But one week in May every year isn’t cutting it: privacy needs to be a year-round focus.

Over 60% of Australians are now more aware of how their data is collected and used, according to a survey by ADMA.

Digital Rights Watch believes Australians’ human rights are being ‘severely breached’ through the actions of private organisations and governments.

Cybersecurity experts from Sophos, Trend Micro, CyberArk, Mimecast, Bitglass & others share their thoughts on privacy and what it means for security.

Studies reveal a divide in cyber-preparedness perception as CEOs exude confidence, while CIOs voice concern over security readiness.

To mark Privacy Awareness Week (May 3 – 9) in New Zealand, Facebook has created some simple tips about how you can protect your privacy.

As digital footprints grow, NZ Privacy Commissioner Marie Shroff urges better online behaviour amidst growing public concern for privacy.