australian government
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My Health Record: The Case For Opting In
The My Health Record has begun, and you have until October 15 to decide whether or not to be part of the scheme. You can read the case for opting out of My Health Record here.
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NSW Is Dropping $10 Million On Driverless Car Trials
The New South Wales government has just announced a $10 million dollar investment into autonomous driving trials. The fund will be part of the 2018-19 state budget, which is set to be announced on Tuesday. It is likely to allow collaboration between the government, universities and the private sector in order to create and trial…
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Australia Should Strengthen Its Privacy Laws And Remove Exemptions For Politicians
As revelations continue to unfold about the misuse of personal data by Cambridge Analytica, many Australians are only just learning that Australian politicians have given themselves a free kick to bypass privacy laws.
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Australia’s Planned Decryption Law Would Weaken Cybersecurity
The Australian government plans to introduce new legislation forcing companies such as Google and Facebook to de-crypt messages in the name of fighting terrorism and other crimes. But the move will have serious implications for cybersecurity.