Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) stories
Telstra faces backlash over mishandling of 140,000 silent numbers
Last week
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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acma
Telstra faces backlash for mishandling 140,000 customers' private information, including silent numbers, exposing them publicly and breaching licence conditions.
ACCAN & ACCC unite to call for overhaul of TCP Code
This month
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accc
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acma
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accc
ACCAN and the ACCC have united to urge a complete overhaul of the TCP Code, citing fundamental shortcomings that leave Australian consumers inadequately protected.
Microsoft privacy concerns calls for greater emphasis on security measures
Last month
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endpoint protection
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data protection
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encryption
Privacy concerns around Microsoft's new Recall feature lead experts to advise businesses on protective measures, including policy updates and advanced IT solutions.
Amaysim appoints Vir Inder Nath as VP amid big expansion plans
Last month
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optus
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australian bureau of statistics
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connectivity
Amaysim names Vir Inder Nath as Vice President amid plans to expand into fixed home internet, aiming to revolutionise broadband with affordable nbn services.
ACMA issues alert on rising loyalty points scam SMSs
Wed, 15th May 2024
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cx
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martech
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email security
ACMA warns of a surge in loyalty points scam SMSs, urges vigilance. Telstra blocked 11 million scam texts monthly but seeks public help to curb threats.
Report urges transparency in Australian telco regulation enforcement
Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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risk & compliance
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acma
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transparency
The Centre for Media Transition's latest report, commissioned by ACCAN, urges the ACMA to increase transparency around telecommunications regulation enforcement, recommending a public register of penalties.
Private networks: The key to leverage 5G technology
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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smartphones
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network infrastructure
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iot
Private 5G networks are transforming digital connectivity across industries in capacities, from healthcare to manufacturing, by supporting secure, agile and efficient operational functions.
Trans-Tasman partnership rallies against spam
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
The Department of Internal Affairs and ACMA are teaming up to combat spam and cybercrime across New Zealand and Australia.
Facebook faces child porn probe
Wed, 22nd Aug 2012
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facebook
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social media
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online safety
Australian watchdog group accuses the social networking site of allowing child pornography through the creation of new pages.