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Older Australians connected, but concerned

More than 80 percent of older Australians use technology, but are concerned about the security of their personal information. New research by not-for-profit aged care

Telstra reveals details of thousands of silent numbers

Telstra has mistakenly revealed the details of more than 140,000 unlisted telephone numbers. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has found Telstra

Mental health falls as social media rises

The mental health of young Australians, particularly women and girls, began to fall sharply in the early 2010s, coinciding with the launch of Instagram and Snapchat. New

$2 billion cloud for all our secrets

The Federal Government will spend $2 billion over the next decade to establish secure data storage for the country’s defence and intelligence organsations. Prime

Banks urge re-think on data sharing platform

A national data-sharing program which has cost government and banks hundreds of millions of dollars to implement and maintain is being used by less than one percent of

Risk and reward in AI workplace monitoring

Businesses using artificial intelligence (AI) to monitor employees’ behaviour and productivity can expect them to complain more, be less productive and want to quit

Deadline for online industry to protect children

The online industry has six months to create codes to protect children from pornography or have standards set for them. Australia’s eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman

Database fast-charges battery connections

Queensland manufacturers can target new markets and opportunities through Australia’s first Battery Supply Chain Database. Launched today, the database aims to help

WiFi warning following arrest in west

A police operation in Western Australia has highlighted the risks of accessing free public WiFi. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has charged a West Australian man

Tool to test 3G network shutdown impact

A new-online tool has been launched to help Australians determine if they will be impacted by the shutdown of the 3G network. With major providers Telstra and Optus due

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