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Predicting the Burn: Data61’s Global Bushfire expertise

Bushfire is a profound, serious and frequent concern for much of the Australian population, with the total annual cost of natural disasters in Australia expected to increase from $9 billion to $33 billion by 2050

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Global leadership in society’s biggest challenges

This issue of Algorithm explores Data61's role as an Australian innovation hub with global impact.

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Impact and media – Issue 4

April was a busy month for Data61, with several announcements and media stories showcasing our diverse expertise

Australia’s government agencies and the changing landscape of privacy

Algorithm's editorial team explores privacy in the context of gov't, with contributions from our experts

Engineering identity from anonymity: Our work on risks of re-identification

Data61's Jane Scowcroft, with contributions from Ben Kloester and Paul Tyler, explain re-identification - when anonymous data is analysed to reveal sensitive information about participants.

Transform, perturb, pollute

There’s a tenuous and fragile balance between the usability of data and the privacy of the people to which it refers. At CSIRO’s Data61, we’re focused on finding ways to ensure data can remain private without sacrificing too much of its usefulness.

An interview with Adrian Turner on privacy

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner, OAIC, have created a week dedicated to focus on the need for organisations to develop and re-assess systems, processes, culture and practice to make sure they put their customers’ personal information first.

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The importance of the ASEAN region as an opportunity for Australia

The recent ASEAN-Australia Special Summit renewed the focus on ASEAN, which is undergoing a period of rapid social and economic transition.

Facebook’s scandal highlights a world rethinking the lifecycle of data

Recent news about social media platforms, leaky privacy and opaque business models shows attitudes towards data are changing around the world. Our research and products address some of these issues, with plenty of opportunities for Australia to lead the way in finding a better balance between privacy and utility.