Well August was disappointing, huh? News of the delay of the long-promised Privacy Act reforms was met with groans of disappointment by privacy and consumer advocates – but interestingly, we hear similar expressions of frustration from regulated entiti…
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After 20 years, what we’ve learned, what has changed … and what’s next
Today, August 6th, Salinger Privacy turns 20! To mark our birthday, the whole team pitched in with reflections on how the privacy field has changed, what we have learned along the way, and our hopes for the future. We’ve come a long way Our Principal A…
In praise of Privacy by Design, not Privacy Busywork
If you have ever been on the receiving end of an eyeroll or yawn from me when I am asked about overseas data transfers, privacy policies, or data processing agreements, let me explain why. Because you can’t see the forest of privacy harms, if you are f…
What if the OAIC peered inside data clean rooms … and found they were dirty?
The big privacy news this week is the release of the ACCC interim report on the data brokering industry, which has thrown light onto the shady world of monetising and trading in your personal information. This is the world in which our online activitie…
How privacy immaturity leads to cyber risk
In a recent panel discussion I was asked to comment on the role privacy practices play in cyber risk, and how to uplift maturity. These were some of my reflections. Data equals risk The more data you have, the bigger your exposure to cyber attacks. Ove…
“It’s now or never” – the future of the internet and your privacy could be decided this month
Privacy for sale, and the problem with regulating if we see ads Keep your eyes on Europe later this month for a critical decision which could re-shape the Internet – and the protection of our privacy – for decades to come. Described by Tobias Judin, He…
Insider risk: 15 examples of why training and controls matter
Cyber risk from external bad actors is a keen area of government, public and industry focus right now – but there are also significant risks posed by trusted insiders. Cyber is having a moment. Ever since a small number of big brand names became synon…
