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Why do organisations still struggle to protect our data? We asked 50 professionals on the privacy front line

Written by Jane Andrew, Professor, Head of the Discipline of Accounting, Governance and Regulation, University of Sydney Business School, University of Sydney

More of our personal data is now collected and stored online than ever before in history. The rise of data breaches should unsettle us all.

At an individual level, data breaches can compromise our privacy, cause harm to our finances and mental health, and even enable identity theft.

For organisations, the repercussions can...

SBCo Appointed Strategic Communications Partner for THE PILLARS - Sydney’s Private Members Club
SBCo, Founder/Director, Sally Burleigh has been appointed as the retained strategic PR and communications partner for Sydne…
Will this budget really make housing fairer for more Australians? It’s a good start
The 2026 federal budget was delivered after a year of building expectations for bold reform.Part of that buildup was last yea…
Climate risk is changing where investors put their money – even as NZ relaxes disclosure rules
Didier Marti/Getty ImagesAcross New Zealand and Australia, the impacts of a warming climate have been slowly changing how inv…
Despite some wins, this budget won’t transform regional Australia
Mao Li/PexelsSince at least the early 1990s, much of regional Australia has felt overlooked by the rest of the country. Our r…
Feeling the pinch? Here are some ways to find savings – and even fight inflation
Mikhail Nilov/PexelsDo you ever feel like everything is getting more expensive, everywhere, all at once? You’re not alo…
Get ready for a budget slowdown. But Chalmers insists we won’t see a recession
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has called his budget “ambitious in the face of adversity”.Speaking to reporters in the lo…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

NEW SOUTH WALES ABORIGINAL LAND COUNCIL LODGE COMPLAINT WITH THE AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION ON CROWN LANDS BILL
The New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) has formally lodged a complaint with the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) regarding the Crown Land Management Amendment (Statutory Review) Bill 2026…

How An IT Consulting Service Can Set Up Your Business For The Future
In the realm of business, staying static is akin to moving backward. Progress is mandatory, and progress is intertwined with technology in this digital era. As we journey into the future…
The Missing Link credited by Microsoft for discovery of high-severity Power BI vulnerability (CVE-2026-21229)
The Missing Link today announced that Microsoft has credited the company’s Application Security Manager, Jack Misiura, for identifying and responsibly disclosing CVE-2026-21229, a Power BI Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability. In…
Why don't we read the fine print? Because banks know the pressure points to push
Scarcity, trust and repetition are all pressure selling tactics that can be used to manipulate us.Sam Breach/Flickr, CC BY-NC-NDThe Financial Services Royal Commission has exposed the pressure selling tactics used…

Bunji dog treats to hit Ritchies shelves

Cooee Native Superfoods’ Bunji range of dog kibble and treats is rolling out across Ritchies Supermarkets now, with stock already on shelves in se...

Pre-Budget Expectations

“Australian corporates and SMBs are under pressure. Competition from global players is intensifying, margins are under strain, and technology adop...

“Time is running out to get Payday ready,” Brighter Super urges

Superannuation fund Brighter Super is encouraging business owners to prepare now for Payday Super, ahead of the new laws taking effect from 1 July...

PayNuts Unveils Expanded Integrated Solutions and Refreshed Brand to Support Australian SMEs

PayNuts, one of Australia’s fastest-growing payment service providers, has unveiled a refreshed brand identity and an expanded suite of integrated b...

BizCover Brings Australia’s First AI-Based Insurance Quotes to ChatGPT

Australian small business owners can now receive and compare business insurance quotes directly inside ChatGPT, in a move that signals a major shi...

VistaPrint Research Reveals Australian Small Businesses Face a Succession Cliff

With only 16% of retiring small businesses having a succession plan, tens of thousands risk closure as one in three owners nears retirement. Ne...

Why do organisations still struggle to protect our data? We asked 50 professionals on the privacy front line

SBCo Appointed Strategic Communications Partner for THE PILLARS - Sydney’s Private Members Club

Will this budget really make housing fairer for more Australians? It’s a good start

Climate risk is changing where investors put their money – even as NZ relaxes disclosure rules

Despite some wins, this budget won’t transform regional Australia

Feeling the pinch? Here are some ways to find savings – and even fight inflation

Get ready for a budget slowdown. But Chalmers insists we won’t see a recession

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

NEW SOUTH WALES ABORIGINAL LAND COUNCIL LODGE COMPLAINT WITH THE AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION ON CROWN LANDS BILL

How An IT Consulting Service Can Set Up Your Business For The Future

The Missing Link credited by Microsoft for discovery of high-severity Power BI vulnerability (CVE-2026-21229)

Why don't we read the fine print? Because banks know the pressure points to push

Bunji dog treats to hit Ritchies shelves

Pre-Budget Expectations

“Time is running out to get Payday ready,” Brighter Super urges

PayNuts Unveils Expanded Integrated Solutions and Refreshed Brand to Support Australian SMEs

BizCover Brings Australia’s First AI-Based Insurance Quotes to ChatGPT

VistaPrint Research Reveals Australian Small Businesses Face a Succession Cliff

The risks of underinvesting in CX

Why Your Business Is Being Left In the Economic Dust: Nimble Risk Management During Uncertainty

How Contiki is Redefining Travel for Young Adventurers