The Office of the Information Commissioner (OAIC) has published a new consumer guide with tips on what to do if an individual’s personal information is accessed or released without authorisation, or is lost. [OAIC]
Laws against revenge porn have passed the Senate, with penalties of up to $525,000 for corporations and $105,000 for individuals set to be introduced for the non-consensual sharing of intimate images. [news.com.au]
This article has useful tips on what to do if you receive a scam phone call. Consumers are also warned to be vigilant about email scams where scammers ask people to transfer them large sums of money. [ABC]
Have you been on the same mobile plan with the same provider for a long time? You could get a better deal by shopping around and switching provider. [news.com.au]
A cashless future is closer than we think thanks to our increasing acceptance of biometrics used in fingerprint or facial ID-locked smartphones and contactless technology. [WA Today]
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