In a recent panel discussion I was asked to comment on the role privacy practices play in cyber risk, and how to uplift maturity. These were some of my reflections. Data equals risk The more data you have, the bigger your exposure to cyber attacks. Over-collection and over-retention of data are common problems we see,…
“It’s now or never” – the future of the internet and your privacy could be decided this month
Privacy for sale, and the problem with regulating if we see ads Keep your eyes on Europe later this month for a critical decision which could re-shape the Internet – and the protection of our privacy – for decades to come. Described by Tobias Judin, Head of International at the Norwegian Data Protection Authority Datatilsynet,…
Insider risk: 15 examples of why training and controls matter
Cyber risk from external bad actors is a keen area of government, public and industry focus right now – but there are also significant risks posed by trusted insiders. Cyber is having a moment. Ever since a small number of big brand names became synonymous with super-sized data breaches in 2022, focus on organisations’ vulnerability…
Truth, peace and privacy: what the Government does next matters
There is one sentence in a recent presentation made by a media company to advertisers, that frankly terrified me: “by 2030, every ad and integration served by Seven West Media will be personalised, optimised and addressable”. The implications of this are clear. If every single advertisement that you see can be tailored for you, and…
Glass half empty, or glass half full? How to read the Privacy Act reform proposals
Is it a bold vision for reform, a squandered opportunity, or something in between? How you feel about the Attorney-General’s report on the Privacy Act reform proposals, released today, probably depends on how you interpret three little words: “agrees in-principle”. Do they mean a commitment to act soon, or a kicking of the can down…
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