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30 July 2020
Trust in data privacy increases during pandemic
COVID-19 has seen Australians become more trusting of organisations and governments when it comes to their personal data and privacy, according to new research. The Australian National University (ANU) study examined more than 3,200 Australians’ attitudes toward data privacy and security before and during the coronavirus pandemic, including the use of the COVIDSafe app. Study co-author Professor Nicholas Biddle said the study also showed increases in trust “strongly related” to an increase in confidence in the Federal Government, state and territory governments and the public service. “The level of Australians’ trust, confidence and concerns about sharing their personal data is…
8 November 2022
Six million Australian adults hacked in the last year, study shows
One in three Australian adults have been exposed to data breaches in the last 12 months, according to new analysis from ANU.
12 November 2021
Data trust down but Aussies still check in during pandemic
Australians are less trusting of how governments and companies use their private data following more than a year of using check-in apps during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2 October 2024
How did they get my data? I uncovered the hidden web of networks behind telemarketers
When ANU researcher Priya Dev started receiving frequent telemarketer calls she followed the trail of deals that put the data in their hands.
14 January 2021
Researchers explore how to share data and keep privacy
A new book from researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) outlines how we can improve the way we share sensitive data and preserve people’s privacy.
17 February 2021
Government needs to tackle foreign influence “grey zone”
A new report from ANU has provided a roadmap for the Government to navigate the "grey zone" between acceptable foreign influence activities and unlawful interference.
12 June 2024
Are data breaches the new normal? Should we just assume our data isn’t safe?
It may seem like headlines about data breaches are becoming a more frequent occurrence. Here's how to protect yourself online.
12 September 2024
Kids are digital natives. They have ideas to help protect children from being harmed online
There are ever-evolving ways for children and young people to be harmed online. Here’s what kids think about the harms they experience and how to prevent them.
5 September 2024
Government undermines census in bid to avoid division
The Australian government's intervention into the national census, and its sudden backflip, has broken trust and left it unclear what's next.
20 June 2023
The magic of machine learning in medicine
While it may seem like machine learning in healthcare works just like magic, a lot of scientific research is needed to make this marvellous medicine happen.
11 November 2021
'Kids are not alright online': young people exposed to concerning content
Explicit and disturbing content is being "served up" to children online and the kids themselves are calling on adults in government and tech companies to step in to protect them, according to a new international report.
7 November 2023
World-leading atlas puts global tech policy on the map
The ANU Tech Policy Design Centre has launched a major expansion of its world-leading Tech Policy Atlas of global tech regulation.
27 July 2023
Australia must confront four megatrends that are causing rapid global disruption
Our world is grappling with technological advances, shifts in geopolitical and economic power, backlash against globalisation and climate change.