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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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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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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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New Data: AI Is Saving Small Businesses $4,100 a Year

New Data: AI Is Saving Small Businesses $4,100 a Year

New Data: AI Is Saving Small Businesses $4,100 a YearAshley Ruperto
Published on: 26/09/2026

New data: AI-adopting small businesses save $4,100 a year on scheduling and payroll. Plus cheaper Claude and ChatGPT, refund-bot scams, and this week's two-week AI trial plan.

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Claude Opus 5 Found OpenAI's Weak Spots in Hours. Check Yours.

Claude Opus 5 Found OpenAI's Weak Spots in Hours. Check Yours.

Claude Opus 5 Found OpenAI's Weak Spots in Hours. Check Yours.Ashley Ruperto
Published on: 20/09/2026

Claude Opus 5 broke into OpenAI staff accounts within hours of release. What that means for your passwords, plus Fathom, Gemini voice, ASIC's AI scam warning and a 20-minute lock check.

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