The two things stopping Australians using AI and the internet more
Concerns about scams and cyber security are keeping people away from new tech.
Protecting Your Data
Why does a business I left years ago still have my data?
Businesses are supposed to delete your personal info after you’re no longer a customer, but that doesn’t seem to be happening.
What is doxxing, and how can you avoid it?
How doxxers cause harm by finding and exposing your sensitive or personal information.
How to make sense of a privacy policy
Privacy policies are lengthy and often full of jargon, so just what should you look out for?
Older Aussies losing more than ever to scammers
Total scam losses are down, but we still lost $2.74 billion last year and some groups are being disproportionately impacted.
Australians want AI regulation, but the government is falling short
New CHOICE research for World Consumer Rights Day says we want more than the bare minimum.
Romance scam warning: Why love and money don’t mix
Australians lost $40 million to romance scams last year, usually after connecting on a dating site or social media.
Australia needs stricter anti-scam laws now
CHOICE is calling on the government to make banks reimburse scam victims for their losses.
Australians to get ‘guardrails’ for safe AI use
Government says AI comes with huge economic opportunities, but safety protections are needed.
Consumer groups issue blueprint to force Meta and Google to do more on scams
CHOICE joins global statement, as own data shows 9 out of 10 Australians think tech giants must do more to protect consumers.