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News (59)

• Democrats to introduce data disclosure bill

  Democrats Senator Natasha Stott Despoja will introduce to Federal Parliament this Thursday a proposed amendment to the Federal Privacy Act that introduces data disclosure laws to Australia.

• Security remains on CIOs agendas

  Recent international incidents have heightened the importance of information technology security. But increased security doesn't have to be at the expense of end user's privacy, argues an Australian CIO.

• e-Govt is citizen-focused - AGIMO

  Privacy and security concerns are the main focus for the next phase of the Australian Government Information Management Office's e-government agenda.

• Aust privacy comissioner tackles long-winded policies

  Australia's federal privacy commissioner, Malcolm Crompton, will combat "long-winded and confusing" privacy policies and statements.

• Terrorism dims Australian privacy focus

  Security concerns following the September 11 terrorist attacks have taken the focus away from Australia’s new privacy legislation, according to one expert at a privacy debate in Sydney.

Features and Case Studies (21)

• Security remains on CIOs agendas

  Recent international incidents have heightened the importance of information technology security. But increased security doesn't have to be at the expense of end user's privacy, argues an Australian CIO.

• Privacy special report: All eyes on you

  As Australia prepares for new privacy laws, ZDNet Australia has amassed a comprehensive collection of articles, analysis and opinion dealing with the emotive subject of online privacy. Make sure you know your rights and responsibilities for December 21.

• Australia sweeps security breaches under the carpet

  Australian Federal Police agent, Nigel Phair, said most Australian organisations sweep security breaches under the carpet to avoid public scrutiny in the courts.

• Cesare Tizi, ZDNet Australia CIO of the Year 2007

  Welcome to the CIO Vision Series and congratulations to Cesare Tizi, who was awarded the ZDNet Australia CIO of the Year award for 2007. Tizi was recognised for the work he did while successfully leading Australia's largest energy supplier, AGL Energy, through a period of intense change.

• Protecting our borders: IT stands guard

  Can a national ID card protect Australians against terrorist attacks? And can citizens' details be protected by Public Key Infrastructure? We look at the types of hardware and software employed to combat terrorism, and how ports and other critical infrastructure are protected.

Reviews (3)

• Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2006

  PC-cillin Internet Security 2006 has a few shortcomings, but overall it's an affordable and feature-packed security suite that reliably defends against online threats.

• Helping the public travel smarter

  Smart cards are anticipated to be the next generation in public transport ticketing systems. What are the obstacles faced in implementing them?

• The laptops that come in from the cold

  For those organisation who lose hundreds of thousands dollars worth of laptops to thieves each year, the humiliation of the loss is possibly as infuriating a burden to bare as the financial costs associated with it. However these organisations can assuage some of their distress knowing that their problems are shared by one of the world's most powerful law enforcement agencies. In May, thieves reduced the size of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation's laptop fleet by 182, in one operation. If the FBI can't keep its laptops safe from thieves who can?

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