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Data Privacy and Safety

What is doxxing, and how can you avoid it? 

August 30, 2025May 14, 2024 by Andy Kollmorgen
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How doxxers cause harm by finding and exposing your sensitive or personal information. 

Categories Consumers and Data, Data Privacy and Safety, Protecting Your Data Tags Article news

How to make sense of a privacy policy

August 30, 2025May 6, 2024 by Ros
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Privacy policies are lengthy and often full of jargon, so just what should you look out for?

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Older Aussies losing more than ever to scammers

August 30, 2025April 29, 2024 by Andy Kollmorgen
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Total scam losses are down, but we still lost $2.74 billion last year and some groups are being disproportionately impacted.

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Romance scam warning: Why love and money don’t mix

August 30, 2025March 5, 2024 by Andy Kollmorgen
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Australians lost $40 million to romance scams last year, usually after connecting on a dating site or social media.

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Australia needs stricter anti-scam laws now

August 30, 2025February 5, 2024 by Andy Kollmorgen
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CHOICE is calling on the government to make banks reimburse scam victims for their losses. 

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Consumer groups issue blueprint to force Meta and Google to do more on scams

August 30, 2025December 12, 2023 by Andy Kollmorgen
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CHOICE joins global statement, as own data shows 9 out of 10 Australians think tech giants must do more to protect consumers.

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How to avoid and report impersonation scams

August 30, 2025November 27, 2023 by Liam Kennedy
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Scams Awareness Week is here and this year we’re giving you advice on how to spot and report impersonation scams.

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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. 

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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.

Categories Consumers and Data, Data Privacy and Safety, Protecting 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. 

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