Privacy news stories

Customers expect personalisation during every brand interaction but they don't trust brands to keep their personal data secure and to use it responsibly. 

Michael Webster, who is currently the Secretary of the Cabinet, will step into the Privacy Commissioner role on 5 July 2022.

By 2024, 75% of the global population will have its personal data covered under privacy regulations, according to analyst firm Gartner.

Data storage can often be a low priority but the consequences can be devastating. Why is this so important and what should NZ companies be thinking about?

A new report finds that multiple governments worldwide failed to adequately protect children's privacy when endorsing online learning products during the pandemic.

Mobile applications for connected cars provide various features to make life easier for motorists, but they can also be a source of risk.

Organisations with customers or operations across more than one country face a spate of new and proposed privacy and data protection laws.

Gartner says generative artificial intelligence, autonomic systems and privacy-enhancing computation are gaining traction in banking and investment services.

"Based on the patterns we are seeing among Australian consumers, it is evident that trust in a brand is exceptionally important."

"The extra layer of protection with EKM, zero-logging, and hourly key rotation gives customers a lot more visibility and control over more sensitive data."

Insurance companies must ensure they proactively address security challenges and protect the privacy of customer data.

Australian companies are starting to understand they need to be constantly training and educating staff on how to keep their privacy.

Zoom has recently received a variety of third-party certifications, unveiled product innovations, and established programs, focusing on security and privacy.

Duality Technologies and NTT DATA have announced an ongoing working relationship that has helped evaluate the use of sensitive multisource data while ensuring privacy is maintained.

Our new global economy has exponentially grown our digital footprint, and for many organisations maximising on the value of the critical, yet sensitive data they are collecting is paramount.

For years, brands have been utilising the benefits of third-party data to acquire customers. However, what happens when the tools needed for building that database get taken away?

The new privacy offering looks to help users control their digital footprints by preventing websites from tracking and profiling users in ways regular private browsers and VPNs don't.

Adobe has revealed Segment Match, a new segment-sharing service for its Experience Platform, designed to power the data-sharing ecosystem.

The State of Digital Rights report has found that online safety is at risk from increased big tech and government power.

In a bid to prevent the spread of misinformation, Surfshark has announced the release of its fake news warning (FNW) extension for Chrome and Firefox.

Technology is growing more and more sophisticated with each passing year. However, as the metaverse begins to unfold, we're only just scratching the surface to leverage data in new and innovative ways. 

A new survey has revealed how much of personal information app users would give to to artificial intelligence.

A new Proton survey has explored online data protection habits and reveals how common data breaches are.

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has encouraged NZ's crucial organisations to examine their cyber security preparedness in light of the increased tensions between Russia and Ukraine.