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WA police face backlash over live facial recognition
Data Protection

WA police face backlash over live facial recognition

Privacy advocates say the rollout could wrongly flag innocent people and expose WA residents to biometric surveillance without clear consent or oversight.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
AI is reshaping assistive technology. What are the latest trends?
Data Protection

AI is reshaping assistive technology. What are the latest trends?

Accessibility is moving into mainstream platforms, but hallucinations and privacy risks could still undermine users who rely on AI support.

By Nina Nguyen • 4 min read • Last month
MobileMuster backs phone donations for abuse survivors
Cybersecurity

MobileMuster backs phone donations for abuse survivors

Survivors of domestic abuse could get safer access to communication as donated handsets are refurbished and recycled across Australia.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026
Modern slavery reporting is forcing manufacturers to rethink labour practices at home
Digital Transformation

Modern slavery reporting is forcing manufacturers to rethink labour practices at home

Tighter disclosure rules are exposing pay, hours and subcontracting gaps in Australian factories, raising exploitation and reputational risks.

By Damien Durston • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
Queensland study finds ideological bias in AI moderation
Generative AI

Queensland study finds ideological bias in AI moderation

AI moderation tools may treat abuse unevenly, with a Queensland study finding political personas shift judgments without hurting accuracy much.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026

Global Stories

Human rights stories

Cloudflare says civil society faces 38.5 billion attacks
Phishing

Cloudflare says civil society faces 38.5 billion attacks

Public interest groups are being hit through several channels at once, as Cloudflare blocked 38.5 billion attacks on its Project Galileo users.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
All 12 leading AI models fail EU law checks, study says
Data Protection

All 12 leading AI models fail EU law checks, study says

European businesses face fresh compliance risk after a study found all 12 leading AI models breached core checks under EU law in testing.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
ACCA survey finds finance workers drawn to social impact
Artificial Intelligence

ACCA survey finds finance workers drawn to social impact

Finance teams face rising retention risks as most professionals want roles that tackle social and environmental issues, ACCA said.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 28th May 2026
Childlight warns of rising online sexual abuse of children
Data Protection

Childlight warns of rising online sexual abuse of children

A new report says one in four children are exposed to unwanted sexual contact online, with girls facing the highest risk before 18.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026
Worldly buys Bendi to deepen supply chain visibility
Data Analytics

Worldly buys Bendi to deepen supply chain visibility

Brands facing tougher due diligence rules will gain deeper tier supplier mapping and risk scoring as Worldly folds Bendi into its platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026
Cloudflare flags surge in major internet outages worldwide
Firewalls

Cloudflare flags surge in major internet outages worldwide

Government blackouts, power failures and war drove unusually severe and prolonged internet disruptions across multiple regions in the first quarter.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Human rights stories

Canadian tech firms face AI bias gap in HR policies
Data Protection

Canadian tech firms face AI bias gap in HR policies

Bias concerns are mounting as most Canadian tech firms use AI in HR, while many lack safeguards to prevent discriminatory decisions.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Ottawa revises Privacy Act for first time in overs 40 years
Data Protection

Ottawa revises Privacy Act for first time in overs 40 years

Canadians could soon gain stronger control over federal records as Ottawa weighs binding powers for the Privacy Commissioner and rules for AI decisions.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • Last month
UK poll finds strong support for facial recognition
Data Protection

UK poll finds strong support for facial recognition

Public backing is strongest where facial recognition is tied to security, with 81% supporting border checks and 53% favouring tighter limits.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
AI bias & governance panel to spotlight inequality
Surveillance

AI bias & governance panel to spotlight inequality

The summit will examine how automated decisions in hiring, healthcare and banking can amplify bias and leave marginalised Canadians with little recourse.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Facewatch appoints Dean Armstrong KC as Data Chief
Data Protection

Facewatch appoints Dean Armstrong KC as Data Chief

The hire comes as live facial recognition in British shops faces mounting scrutiny over privacy, accountability and safeguards for shoppers and staff.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
QueerTech report flags gaps in inclusive AI in Canada
Artificial Intelligence

QueerTech report flags gaps in inclusive AI in Canada

Most firms lack formal bias controls, leaving 2SLGBTQI+ users less well served by AI systems than the wider public.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Sat, 2nd May 2026