July 5, 2024
Photos of Australian kids found in huge AI training data set
Human Rights Watch says that photos of Australian kids have been used without consent. What can you do about it?
Data protection and privacy
Concerned about your personal data? So are we. That’s why we’re tackling misuse of consumer data, AI and automated decision-making.
June 18, 2024
Did online therapy provider BetterHelp breach Australian laws?
The therapy platform was fined almost $12 million in the US for illegal data sharing.
June 18, 2024
The two things stopping Australians using AI and the internet more
Concerns about scams and cyber security are keeping people away from new tech.
June 17, 2024
Privacy commissioner orders tenancy database operator to delete renter’s data
The business was found to have held on to information more than twice as long as allowed.
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Data collection and use
October 21, 2025
AI is increasingly invading our medical privacy as regulation struggles to keep up
Patient scans shared without consent, AI scribes recording doctor visits – medical professionals' AI use is raising big concerns.
September 18, 2025
Kmart’s facial recognition technology broke the law, commissioner rules
A three year long investigation by the Privacy Commissioner has confirmed what CHOICE suspected
February 27, 2025
Should you trust an AI chatbot with your mental health?
Millions are using Headspace, Wysa, Youper and other popular therapy chatbots, but can AI replace a professional counsellor?
February 6, 2025
Digital doppelgangers throwing lives into chaos
A recent ruling says that Services Australia has a duty to prevent your records from getting mixed up with another person’s.
Protecting your data
October 13, 2025
Pathology lab becomes the first business to be fined in Australia for a privacy breach
In a recent court judgement – the first of its kind under the Privacy Act – Australian Clinical Labs was fined $5.8 million.
July 3, 2025
Qantas data hack exposes alarming gap in consumer protections
CHOICE repeats call for an airline ombuds scheme following a massive data breach at Australia's largest carrier.
April 4, 2025
Australian super system caught unprepared for cyber attack
Banks, telcos and social media platforms are required to protect Australians from scams, but the super industry is exempt
March 19, 2025
‘What was stolen?’ Victim of IVF data hack says company has kept them in the dark
Genea patient claims poor communication following hack of extremely sensitive health data.