Privacy stories

ShareRing joins Australian government trial for age verification
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Melbourne's ShareRing has joined an AUD $6.5 million government trial to improve age verification for under-16s on social media, using innovative digital ID technology.

Netskope unveils One DLP On Demand for comprehensive safety
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data protection
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Netskope has unveiled its new Netskope One DLP On Demand to enhance data protection across environments, integrating extensive tools for customers.

HPE expands networking options with VPC & on-premises
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise has unveiled expanded deployment options for HPE Aruba Networking Central, enhancing data sovereignty and AI-driven network performance in Asia Pacific.

EVT introduces AI solution for feedback at Aussie cinemas
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data analytics
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martech
EVT has unveiled an AI-driven sentiment analysis tool for its Australian cinemas, enhancing customer feedback processing and improving service quality.

Cequence Security earns AWS Security Competency status
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data protection
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hyperscale
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cloud security
Cequence Security has earned AWS Security Competency status, showcasing its expertise in cybersecurity to protect cloud environments against evolving threats.

Identity Management Day focuses on digital security future
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data protection
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
As Identity Management Day approaches on 8 April, experts highlight the urgent need for robust digital identity security amid rising threats and technological change.

Datadog to open first Australian data centre by mid-2025
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saas
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digital transformation
Datadog plans its first data centre in Australia by mid-2025, responding to local privacy demands and expanding services to over 1,000 clients.

Australia's AI adoption spurs call for proactive security
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data protection
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digital transformation
The rise of artificial intelligence in Australia is set to drive organisations to invest nearly AUD $6.2 billion in information security by 2025, amidst rising data risks.

Australia pauses AI regulation plans amid safety concerns
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data protection
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privacy
The Australian Government's suspension of mandatory AI regulations raises alarms for Electronic Frontiers Australia, which warns of risks to safety and rights.

HP launches ZBook Ultra G1a with advanced AI features
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data privacy
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cleantech
HP has unveiled its ZBook Ultra G1a laptop in Australia & New Zealand, a high-performance workstation designed for professionals, starting at AUD $3,000.

Fastly updates bot management to reduce CAPTCHA reliance
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data privacy
Fastly has unveiled enhancements to its Bot Management service, reducing CAPTCHA dependency while bolstering security and user experience across its platform.

AI & data breaches drive rise in sextortion scams
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Sextortion scams are surging globally, with New Zealand reporting a staggering 137% increase in 2025, driven by AI and recent data breaches.

AI adoption in healthcare rises to 35% in 2024, says AMA
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New research from the American Medical Association reveals a rise in AI adoption among healthcare professionals, now at 35% in 2024, up from 30% last year.

Proofpoint & Microsoft expand collaboration on security AI
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Proofpoint has broadened its partnership with Microsoft, leveraging Azure's AI capabilities to bolster global threat and data protection services.

Adobe & AWS join forces to enhance digital marketing
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Adobe has announced a significant partnership with Amazon Web Services, aiming to enhance marketing and creative capabilities for businesses through advanced cloud integrations.

Bill to criminalise stalking delayed as debate continues
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data protection
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data privacy
New Zealand's proposed law to criminalise stalking and cyberstalking faces delays, as experts warn citizens to take proactive steps to secure their digital privacy.

ExpressVPN unveils Lightway Turbo to boost VPN speeds
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data privacy
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privacy
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internet security
ExpressVPN has launched Lightway Turbo, a feature set to boost VPN speeds by up to 330%, enhancing bandwidth while ensuring robust performance.

Arlo & SmartThings enhance home security partnership
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smart home
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data privacy
Arlo Technologies expands its partnership with Samsung SmartThings to enhance home security, introducing advanced features like AI object detection this spring.

Telecoms face growing risks with AI & talent shortages
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digital transformation
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Telecommunications firms are grappling with pressing risks around privacy, security, and digital transformation, according to the latest EY report for 2025.

ExpressVPN launches Linux app with new graphical interface
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data privacy
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software development
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cloud services
ExpressVPN has launched its first Linux app with a graphical user interface, enhancing security and privacy for the increasingly popular open-source platform.