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Large data breaches are rising, says the OAIC

Large data breaches are rising, says the OAIC

Large data breaches are rising, says the OAICAshley Ruperto
Published on: 01/11/2026

OAIC figures show large data breaches rising, and the 10 December 2026 automated decision privacy policy rule is five weeks away.

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Which apps can see your photos? A five minute phone check for business owners

Which apps can see your photos? A five minute phone check for business owners

Which apps can see your photos? A five minute phone check for business ownersAshley Ruperto
Published on: 28/10/2026

Your camera roll holds client IDs, invoices and photos of your kids. Here is how to check which apps can see them on an iPhone or Samsung, and what the Australian privacy rules say.

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No new rule this week, but 10 December is 45 days away

No new rule this week, but 10 December is 45 days away

No new rule this week, but 10 December is 45 days awayAshley Ruperto
Published on: 25/10/2026

No new Australian rule this week, but the 10 December 2026 automated decision privacy rule is 45 days away. Plus Copilot Pages and scams.

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OAIC explains the 10 December automated decision rule

OAIC explains the 10 December automated decision rule

OAIC explains the 10 December automated decision ruleAshley Ruperto
Published on: 18/10/2026

The OAIC's final guidance on the 10 December 2026 automated decision rule, privacy policies, Copilot memory and payment scams.

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ChatGPT Now Builds Calculators in Chat. Check the Maths.

ChatGPT Now Builds Calculators in Chat. Check the Maths.

ChatGPT Now Builds Calculators in Chat. Check the Maths.Ashley Ruperto
Published on: 11/10/2026

ChatGPT now builds calculators and charts inside chat, so check the maths first. Plus audio uploads, Google skills, and three payment scams as the average loss per report rises 30%.

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Shadow AI: Your Staff Are Already Using Tools You Never Approved

Shadow AI: Your Staff Are Already Using Tools You Never Approved

Shadow AI: Your Staff Are Already Using Tools You Never ApprovedAshley Ruperto
Published on: 03/10/2026

Half of workers may use AI their boss never approved, and only 22% of owners trust it unsupervised. Plus an AI receptionist, OpenAI's new agents, and three invoice and payment scams.

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