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.
OAIC Receives Minor Resourcing Boost: Good Start But Not Enough
Will the increased resources allocated to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner be enough?
What’s on: Privacy Awareness Week
What’s on for Privacy Awareness Week 2023