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IN THE NEWS: Reliability safeguards needed, comments on the CDR draft privacy impact assessment, and more.
 

Growth of internet issues reinforces need for reliability safeguards

The increase in complaints about internet services to the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) highlights the need for greater reliability safeguards, says ACCAN [ACCAN]
 

Telco complaints falling, but serious issues remain 

The Australian Media and Communication Authority’s reported drop in telco complaints shows that consumers are starting to benefit from increased industry regulation and new complaint handling rules, according to ACCAN. [ACCAN]
 

ACCAN Comments on the CDR Draft Privacy Impact Assessment 

The Department of the Treasury, as one of the agencies involved in the implementation of the Consumer Data Right (CDR) regime, recently appointed Maddocks lawyers to conduct an independent privacy impact assessment regarding the initial implementation of the CDR. Maddocks has completed their draft privacy impact assessment report and requested stakeholder feedback on this draft. Read ACCAN's comments. [ACCAN]
 

Google sued by the ACCC over alleged misuse of personal data 

Tech giant Google has been hauled into the Federal Court by regulators over allegations it has been misleading consumers about the personal location data it collects, keeps and uses. [ABC News]
 

Telstra kicks off AU$7m Torres Strait mobile upgrade 

Telstra announced on Tuesday a new project that aims to provide improved mobile network coverage and connectivity to Queenslanders across remote island communities in the Torres Strait. [ZDNet]
 

Thousands of Optus customers mistakenly have details published in White Pages online and in print

Thousands of Optus customers have mistakenly had their mobile phone numbers and home addresses published in the Sensis White Pages - despite specifically requesting they not be. [7News.com.au]
 

Australia prepares for mmWave spectrum auction in early 2021 

The federal government has commenced proceedings to auction 2.4GHz of spectrum in the 26GHz band as part of the national rollout of 5G services.[ZDNet]
 

NSW becomes second state to introduce digital driver’s licence, but don’t throw out your wallet just yet 

All NSW drivers will finally be able to get a digital version of their licence on their smartphones following a delayed expansion after a trial of the technology. [news.com.au]
 

Mobile phones to be banned in WA public schools from 2020 under McGowan Government move 

The WA Government will ban students from using mobile phones in all public schools in a major push to reduce distraction and focus on learning. [ABC News]
 

SpaceX takes 'prerequisite' step for Starlink Aussie approval 

SpaceX has started the regulatory process to obtain permission to operate its Starlink satellite broadband service in Australia. [itnews]
 

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