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Ensuite design plan
Hi all. I'm looking for some ideas for our planned ensuite / master bedroom. The property is waterfront to the rear and so we have a large picture window at the back of master and also a large window facing south which will look down the canal. What we are trying to do it get some sort of view from the bathroom out to the canal without having a fully open bathroom. See attached current plan which is a wall with a timber batten screen up to 1000mm above that curves around the ensuite.
Hack on American Colonial Pipeline Company highlights the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to attack | Lexology
On 7 May, the American Colonial Pipeline Company (Colonial Pipeline) network, which operates the largest fuel pipeline in the US, was shut-down by a cyber-attack for several days causing fuel shortages, the highest fuel prices in years and the declaration of a state of emergency in four US states.
OAIC and UK ICO announce joint investigation into Clearview AI | Lexology
Australia, United Kingdom
July 20 2020 On 9 July 2020, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) and the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) announced they have opened a joint investigation into the personal information handling practices of Clearview AI Inc. The OAIC has stated the investigation will focus on ClearView AI’s use of “scraped” data and biometrics of individuals.
Twitter accounts of prominent figures hacked | Lexology
Reports have surfaced that the Twitter accounts of prominent companies, politicians and celebrities were compromised on Wednesday, 15 July 2020. Hackers were able to gain large scale access to the Twitter accounts of several prominent and influential US personalities and companies to promote a cryptocurrency scam. It is concerning that the accounts of prominent figures were targeted and compromised.
COVID-19: (Australia) Forgotten Issues: What Business Continuity Planning in the COVID-19 Era Isn’t Contemplating | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
Government Contracting in Australia | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
Biggest data leak in German history | Lexology
Germany
January 10 2019 A 20 year old German man orchestrated a serious and sophisticated data breach which affected more than 1000 people. The attack was focused on German and European politicians at all levels including German Chancellor Angela Merkel, President Frank Walter Steinmeier and hundreds of public figures and celebrities. The 20 year old hacker took to Twitter to drip feed the information depicted as an advent calendar by releasing new data each day in December.
Marriot Hotel Reveals Further Details About Records Impacted by Data Breach; Revises Down Number of Affected Records
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Marriott Hotel reveals further details about records impacted by data breach; revises down number of affected records | Lexology
Late last year the Marriott Hotel announced that it had suffered a data breach, which affected approximately 500 million guests who made a hotel reservation using its Starwood reservation system. Details about the data breach can be found in our previous blog. The Marriott has now advised that it believes as many as 383 million records were accessed in the data breach.
Early Warning Network Facebook Hack
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Emergency warning system hacked | Lexology
Australia
January 8 2019 A new year, and a new hacking incident – this time, it was the Early Warning Network (EWN) – a text and email service used by councils around Australia to warn locals of emergency situations. On its Facebook page, EWN stated that a hacker was able to access its system, sending out messages via text, email and landline stating that EWN had been hacked and that the receiver’s personal data was not safe.
242 Data Breaches Reported in Second Quarter of Notifiable Data Breach Regime
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has released its second quarterly report of notifiable data breaches. This report is of particular significance as it, unlike the first “quarterly” report, covers a full quarter and therefore depicts a more accurate account of data breaches over a calendar quarter. The report revealed that OAIC received 242 notifications of data breaches, up from 63 in the first quarterly report.
242 data breaches reported in second quarter of notifiable data breach regime | Lexology
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has released its second quarterly report of notifiable data breaches. This report is of particular significance as it, unlike the first “quarterly” report, covers a full quarter and therefore depicts a more accurate account of data breaches over a calendar quarter. The report revealed that OAIC received 242 notifications of data breaches, up from 63 in the first quarterly report.
OAIC’s controversial decision broadens scope for the disclosure of personal information
In 2017 Andie Fox, a recipient of Centrelink benefits, wrote a highly critical opinion piece on Centrelink’s debt recovery system, alleging that she was being pursued for a non-existent debt. In response Centrelink provided Ms Fox’s personal information, previous communications and claims history to a journalist who published an article claiming that Centrelink had been ‘unfairly castigated’ by Fox.
OAIC's Controversial Decision Broadens Scope for the Disclosure of Personal Information
In 2017 Andie Fox, a recipient of Centrelink benefits, wrote a highly critical opinion piece on Centrelink’s debt recovery system, alleging that she was being pursued for a non-existent debt. In response Centrelink provided Ms Fox’s personal information, previous communications and claims history to a journalist who published an article claiming that Centrelink had been ‘unfairly castigated’ by Fox.
Amazon Unveils Plans to Provide Blockahin-as-a-Service
Amazon Web Services (AWS) plans to be one of a handful of tech companies providing blockchain-as-a-service (BaaS) for customers wanting to test the new technology without the costs or risks of developing it in house. Other providers of BaaS include Microsoft, IBM, HP, Oracle and SAP. AWS has partnered with Kaleido, a new blockchain business cloud service for enterprises.
Research Reports Say Risks to Smartphone Security aren't Phoney
Beware! Your favourite apps may be putting your phone and data at risk. Reports from Allot and BitSight have examined rising threats to the security of our mobile devices. BitSight reviewed over 1,000 companies and 10,000 apps in the business services, finance, technology, education and media/entertainment sectors with apps on iOS and Google Play, to uncover which industries were most often faced with app security challenges.
Proposed Anti-Terror Laws to give Law Enforcement Access to Personal Data
Last week, the Australian Government announced that it would propose new anti-terror laws that force telecommunications and multinational tech companies to give law enforcement agencies access to encrypted data of suspected criminals and terrorists. Cyber Security Minister Angus Taylor said the laws would give police, intelligence and security agencies the ability to bypass encryption on messaging (such as private messages sent on Whatsapp and Facebook), phone calls, photos, location and apps.
Paypal, Target & Other Major Retailers Pave the Way for AR
Recent moves from PayPal and Target have brought fresh attention to the use of augmented reality (AR) in commercial settings. The technology remains in its infant stage but the revival of PayPal’s patent for payment-enabled AR glasses has some analysts wondering how close the technology is to becoming the mainstream. The software described in the patent would give consumers with the glasses access to product and purchasing data simply by looking at an item on a store shelf.
Digital Rights Watch Report Focuses on Human Rights
Digital Rights Watch, an organisation with the aim of upholding digital rights, yesterday released its State of Digital Rights Report. The Report focuses on and makes recommendations about digital privacy in Australia including metadata retention. The Report is endorsed by several human rights organisations, including the Australian Privacy Foundation, Australian Lawyers for Human Rights, Amnesty International Australia, the Human Rights Law Centre and Save the Children Australia.
Drive to Expand Australian Cyber Spy Powers | Lexology
Australia’s military cyber spy agency, the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), could soon be receiving radical new espionage powers to monitor Australian citizens for the first time. If approved, the ASD may be able to secretly access the digital information of Australians including emails, health data, bank records, and text messages.
DNA Profiles Shared Online Lead to Serial Killer's Arrest
Last week, California police arrested Joseph James DeAngelo, the man suspected of being the “Golden State Killer” or “East Area Rapist”, a serial killer and rapist who terrorised parts of California in the 1970s and 80s. Of particular interest is how he came to be arrested, with the help of DNA matched on a genealogy website. With the development of DNA technology in the 1980s and 90s, police determined that forensic samples collected from the killer’s crime scenes pointed to a single perpetrator.
DNA profiles shared online lead to serial killer’s arrest | Lexology
Last week, California police arrested Joseph James DeAngelo, the man suspected of being the “Golden State Killer” or “East Area Rapist”, a serial killer and rapist who terrorised parts of California in the 1970s and 80s. Of particular interest is how he came to be arrested, with the help of DNA matched on a genealogy website. With the development of DNA technology in the 1980s and 90s, police determined that forensic samples collected from the killer’s crime scenes pointed to a single perpetrator.
Over Half of Notifiable Data Breaches Caused by Human Error
Following on from Friday’s blog, we have looked at a particular aspect of the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner’s Notifiable Data Breaches Scheme quarterly report in more detail. Interestingly, the report revealed that just over half of the data breaches notified to the OAIC were caused by human error (for example, by incorrectly addressing an email).
Mark Zuckerberg to testify to US Congress as Facebook indicates Cambridge Analytica accessed data from up to 87 million accounts
Facebook indicated in a blog post yesterday that information of up to 87 million people – 37 million more than originally revealed – may have been improperly shared with Cambridge Analytica. Facebook also reported that this may have included data of more than 300,000 Australians. The company’s chief technology officer, Mike Schroepfer, said the company would make major changes to the way third-parties can access data on the platform.
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