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Carney unveils AI strategy, $200B in economic growth goal
Data Protection

Carney unveils AI strategy, $200B in economic growth goal

Ottawa's five-year push aims to lift adoption, create 250,000 AI jobs and curb the talent drain as Canada races to catch up.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • This month
TP-Link expands Tapo home security range in Canada
Data Protection

TP-Link expands Tapo home security range in Canada

Canadian households will get more choice in subscription-free home monitoring, as TP-Link widens Tapo cameras, sensors and doorbells across the country.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month

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Fans warned over World Cup cyber scams & fake tickets
Malware

Fans warned over World Cup cyber scams & fake tickets

Fans buying tickets or streams for the FIFA World Cup face fake sites, rogue apps and QR-code traps that can steal payment details.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
ICO fines rise 370% as watchdog targets big breaches
Data Protection

ICO fines rise 370% as watchdog targets big breaches

Larger data breach sanctions are becoming the norm as the ICO issues fewer penalties, but targets cases involving children's privacy and cyberattacks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT memory system to US users
Data Protection

OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT memory system to US users

ChatGPT's new memory overhaul aims to keep personal details current and useful, with wider access set to follow in coming weeks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
Aztec Labs acquires Obsidion for ZKPassport identity
Data Protection

Aztec Labs acquires Obsidion for ZKPassport identity

Privacy fears over centralised ID checks are set to deepen as Aztec Labs brings ZKPassport in-house for wider use.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
All 12 leading AI models fail EU law checks, study says
Data Protection

All 12 leading AI models fail EU law checks, study says

European businesses face fresh compliance risk after a study found all 12 leading AI models breached core checks under EU law in testing.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

Stories from Other Regions

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BSI urges existing age standard for social media ban
Data Protection

BSI urges existing age standard for social media ban

Adopting an existing age assurance standard could let ministers enforce under-16 social media limits without forcing children to hand over extra data.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Today
New Zealand cyber agency reports return of major attacks
Data Protection

New Zealand cyber agency reports return of major attacks

The return of highly significant incidents has renewed pressure on New Zealand organisations to tighten defences after losses jumped to NZD $5.6 million.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Irish adults back ban on public sector ransom payments
Data Protection

Irish adults back ban on public sector ransom payments

Most Irish adults want ministers to stop public bodies paying cyber ransoms, though concern rises sharply if citizens' data could be exposed.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Customers lose trust in AI in regulated industries
Data Protection

Customers lose trust in AI in regulated industries

Consumer patience is thinning, with Australian customers most likely to walk away when poor communications or clumsy data capture erode trust.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
UK poll finds strong support for facial recognition
Data Protection

UK poll finds strong support for facial recognition

Public backing is strongest where facial recognition is tied to security, with 81% supporting border checks and 53% favouring tighter limits.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Telstra launches bank-verified identity checks in store
Data Protection

Telstra launches bank-verified identity checks in store

Telstra store customers can now verify their identity through a bank in seconds, cutting document handovers and helping curb fraud.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Australian football fans trust fake Wi-Fi networks
Virtual Private Networks

Australian football fans trust fake Wi-Fi networks

Most Australian fans would still join venue-named hotspots, leaving match-day travellers exposed to phishing, fake streams and account theft.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
China using job sites to target sensitive info, warns NZ
Data Privacy

China using job sites to target sensitive info, warns NZ

The alert raises pressure on clearance holders and defence workers after recruiters were accused of using LinkedIn and other platforms to seek secrets.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Australians turn to AI as trust gap widens, study finds
Wearables

Australians turn to AI as trust gap widens, study finds

Adoption has surged to 17.4 million users, even as most Australians remain uneasy about tech firms' data use and ad-funded answers.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • This month
Cybercriminals target wealthy individuals, Everywhen warns
Data Protection

Cybercriminals target wealthy individuals, Everywhen warns

Wealthy households face a rising risk of theft and fraud as attackers mine social media, smart devices and public profiles for easy entry points.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month