Industry News
New privacy guidelines to help during COVID-19
The OAIC has released a guide to help agencies and departments comply with the Privacy Act 1988 during the COVID-19 situation. [ + ]
DTA announces fourth TDIF release
The Digital Transformation Agency has announced the fourth release of the government's Trusted Digital Identity Framework (TDIF). [ + ]
Government launches digital health Innovation Challenge
Digital health, engineering and biomedical innovators are invited to compete for government funding. [ + ]
NSW DCJ taps Genesys tech to house bushfire victims
The NSW Department of Communities and Justice used Genesys contact centre technology to rapidly ramp up capacity at its emergency housing contact centre. [ + ]
Government, industry prepare for attacks on electricity sector
The public and private sectors are strengthening their coordinated response to potential cyber attacks through a series of exercises. [ + ]
TALQ Consortium releases new smart city protocol
The TALQ Specification 2.2.0 has been released, officially replacing TALQ 2.1.0. [ + ]
DTA introducing remote Azure training
The DTA and Microsoft have collaborated to introduce an Azure cloud training program that can be conducted remotely in light of the COVID-19 lockdown. [ + ]
City of Newcastle invests $100K in e-library expansion
The upgrade builds on the strong success of its existing digital platform which accounts for 30% of all book loans. [ + ]
Cyber attacks on politicians surge in Q1
The number of breaches of government and individual politician records surged by 278% year-on-year during the first quarter of 2020, according to Atlas VPN. [ + ]
Better access to information rights needed during COVID-19
Public authorities must be more transparent with citizens in their decision-making, say Australian and international information access commissioners. [ + ]
Civica helping NSW councils recover from fires, floods
Civica is providing its Recover portal to help NSW councils submit Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements claims related to the recent bushfires and floods. [ + ]
Major transition to telehealth underway in Tasmania
More than 20 virtual rooms have been expanded to accommodate up to 5000 telehealth appointments at Launceston General Hospital. [ + ]
WA state entities still lack security controls
Western Australia's Auditor General has warned that state government entities are still lacking in information security and risk management controls. [ + ]
ASD takes action against COVID-19 cybercriminals
The Australian Signals Directorate has commenced an offensive cyber campaign against cybercriminals taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic. [ + ]
Big data key to improving home care living assistance
The University of Auckland has crunched millions of rows of data to recommend a new funding model for New Zealand's District Health Boards. [ + ]
