Correspondence with Bunnings Privacy Team
Following on from our request to the OAIC regarding our concerns we are yet to receive an update on their investigation. In the meantime the Bunnings Privacy team have written to EFA in response. EFA’s President Justin Warren has responded with further questions that this correspondence has raised. These practices are only going to increase […]
Letter to OAIC: EFA Wants Answers on Facial Recognition Investigation
Electronic Frontiers Australia has submitted a letter to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) demanding answers on their facial recognition investigation. A Reddit user has revealed that Bunnings has quietly restarted scanning patrons and even introduced number plate scanning RE: Australian Retailers Using Facial Recognition Dear Commissioner, We write to inquire about the […]
What Are The RES / DIS Codes And Why Do They Matter?
TL;DR: The eSafety Commissioner decided not to approve the Relevant Electronic Services (RES) and Designated Internet Services (DIS) codes because they didn’t go far enough in protecting children. DIS includes app providers, website operators, and services for storing files and photos such as Apple iCloud, Google Drive, and Microsoft OneDrive. RES pertains to dating sites, […]
Your Say: The Future of Privacy Policies
Privacy policies are a problem. Less than one percent of people read them. And for those who do, it would take an estimated 44 hours per year to read and agree to common website privacy policies. In a perfect world, companies would adopt the less-is-more approach and simply collect data. After all, you can’t misuse […]
EFA Voices Concerns on Privacy Act Report in Latest Submission
Electronic Frontiers Australia expresses concern about the Privacy Act in Attorney General’s report.