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In Ontario and elsewhere, we still need reforms that give decision-makers the power to bring robust democratic oversight to EdTech in schools.
The company’s privacy policy does mention sharing data with research bodies, as authorised by Australian law. But few Australians read and understand privacy policies.
Emotion recognition technologies endanger fundamental rights without proper justification.
As 23andMe struggles financially, it’s a good time to reconsider issues on privacy, use, and commercialization of genetic information.
Most people who record their medical appointments do so to help them understand and remember medical information.
An investigation reveals e-voting software used by numerous large-scale organisations isn’t as anonymous or secure as claimed.
There are dangers to having government surveillance carried out without proper oversight and accountability.
Despite the ruling against Bunnings, Australian businesses can continue to collect your biometric information without your explicit consent by simply putting up signs.
AI technologies can help police. But only structural and organisational reform can fix inequitable surveillance practices.
More awareness is needed of security issues with tech used to track our exercise goals.
While many people are comfortable with using facial recognition technology on their phone, they are less happy when it’s the government or private groups identifying them.
Views differ between owners and non-owners of smartglasses. But both groups agree the technology can help people.
Neither prospective school board social media lawsuit wins, nor proposed Ontario or federal privacy or AI legislation, would prevent problems related to rampant processing of human-derived data.
Australia’s Trust Exchange system offers greater convenience and security for everyday transactions. But the government must make sure it protects Australians’ privacy.
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are equipped with a camera and powered by AI. Are the current privacy policies sufficient when it comes to the use of wearable cameras in public spaces?
After receiving dozens of unwanted calls from telemarketers, I started to investigate.
There are three key steps people can take to protect their data from big tech.
The new privacy act reform bill has some welcome amendments, but it doesn’t touch most of the substantive principles that were passed in 1988.
The decision underscores the importance of strengthening privacy laws and enforcement powers of regulators.
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Associate Professor, School of Law, University of Canberra
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Associate Professor, Faculty of Law & Justice; Lead, UNSW Public Interest Law & Tech Initiative, UNSW Sydney
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Emeritus Professor in Law and Criminal Justice, University of South Australia
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Professor specialising in Internet law, Bond University
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Director of UWA Centre for Software Practice, The University of Western Australia
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Dean of Global Business, The Fletcher School, Tufts University
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Associate Professor in Telecommunications Engineering, Swinburne University of Technology
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Research Director of the Security and Surveillance Research group; Professor, The University of Queensland
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Professor (adjunct) and Senior Fellow, Institute for Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto
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Senior Lecturer, The University of Melbourne
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Research engineer, Advanced Surveillance Project, Data61
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Senior Researcher and Project Manager, Advanced Surveillance Project, Data61
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Former data protection and surveillance stream lead, Allens Hub for Technology, Law and Innovation, UNSW Law Faculty, UNSW Sydney
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Professor of Digital Society, University of Glasgow
