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Consumers and Data

You’re more likely to be scammed when you’re stressed

August 30, 2025November 27, 2023 by Andy Kollmorgen
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Research shows that staying calm, cool and collected may be your best defense. 

Quick links: Data Collection and Use Protecting Your Data
Categories Consumers and Data, Data Privacy and Safety, Protecting Your Data Tags Article news

Why the federal government must act urgently on privacy reform

August 30, 2025October 25, 2023 by Jarni
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CHOICE is among 27 advocates and researchers calling for stronger consumer protections from data breaches and misuse.

Quick links: Data Collection and Use Protecting Your Data
Categories Consumers and Data, Data Collection and Use, Who Has Your Data Tags Article news

How to find the best password manager

September 1, 2025September 12, 2023 by Peter | Steve
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Trying to remember a long list of passwords is a recipe for insanity. We explain the ins and outs of password managers.

Quick links: Data Collection and Use Protecting Your Data
Categories Consumers and Data, Data Privacy and Safety, Protecting Your Data

Op ed: This is what Australia needs to do to regulate AI

August 30, 2025September 8, 2023 by Rafi
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We need strong laws and well-resourced regulators to make sure consumers are protected from the possible harms of AI.

Quick links: Data Collection and Use Protecting Your Data
Categories Consumers and Data, Data Laws and Regulation, Protecting Your Data Tags Article investigation

Medical centres forcing patients to share their personal data

August 30, 2025August 15, 2023 by Jarni
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Our Medical, a chain of medical centres, charges patients more if they don’t sign up to their app and rewards program.

Quick links: Data Collection and Use Protecting Your Data
Categories Consumers and Data, Data Collection and Use, Who Has Your Data

3 out of 4 Australians harmed by a data breach

August 30, 2025August 10, 2023 by Andy Kollmorgen
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A new report reveals that very few of us feel in control of our data privacy. 

Quick links: Data Collection and Use Protecting Your Data
Categories Consumers and Data, Data Privacy and Safety, Protecting Your Data Tags Article news

Loyalty program customers warned over latest impersonation scam

August 30, 2025July 27, 2023 by Liam Kennedy
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How to avoid the new scam targeting people holding loyalty points with major companies including Qantas, Coles and Telstra.

Quick links: Data Collection and Use Protecting Your Data
Categories Consumers and Data, Data Privacy and Safety, Protecting Your Data Tags Article news

Scams are surging – CHOICE calls on banks to do more

August 30, 2025July 25, 2023 by Liam Kennedy
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We’re fighting for stronger regulations to protect Australians from increasing instances of fraud.

Quick links: Data Collection and Use Protecting Your Data
Categories Consumers and Data, Data Privacy and Safety, Protecting Your Data Tags Article news

Facial recognition technology in use at major Australian stadiums

August 30, 2025July 5, 2023 by Jarni
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Sensitive biometric data is being collected by stadiums across the country, with consumers largely left in the dark.

Quick links: Data Collection and Use Protecting Your Data
Categories Consumers and Data, Data Collection and Use, How Your Data Is Used Tags Article investigation

Scams targeting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers on the rise

August 30, 2025June 16, 2023 by Jarni
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The ACCC warns that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are increasingly becoming the victims of scams, with remote communities facing unique challenges.

Quick links: Data Collection and Use Protecting Your Data
Categories Consumers and Data, Data Privacy and Safety, Protecting Your Data Tags Article investigation
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