Privacy

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.

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.