Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft: Signs, Prevention and Recovery
What is Identity Theft? Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personal information, such as your name, tax file number, or credit card information, without …
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Privacy Act Review Update
The recent Privacy Act Review by the Australian government is poised to have a notable effect on the financial services sector, especially regarding how they …
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Anti-Phishing Code
In recent times, an increasingly deliberate attempt has been witnessed towards social engineered scams, commonly known as “Phishing.” It is a sort of cyber-attack that …
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Identity Verification Should be Simple, Not Easy
Easy Adjective /ˈiː.zi/ achieved without great effort, presenting few difficulties. Simple Adjective /ˈsɪmpl/ easily understood or done; presenting no difficulty. Why should identity verification be …
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Protecting your clients’ information with Biometric Verification
Time to listen up, businesses operating in today’s digital world. Protecting your clients’ sensitive information is non-negotiable. With the rise of online fraud and the …
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SCAMS: Phishing (emails)
In this article, I will be looking at common email scams, and provide some examples on how to spot and avoid them. Email scams, also …
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SCAMS: Smishing (text messages)
Over the next few weeks, I will be putting together some articles on the common scams that can happen to anyone. (Including my Mum!) First …
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Current Identification Verification Flaws
The Flaws of the Current Identity Verification Process and its Contribution to the Rising Threat of Data Breaches The widespread practice of copying, transmitting, and …
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Worthless Signatures in today’s digital age
In today’s digital age, the traditional concept of a wet signature on a contract is becoming increasingly obsolete in Australia. With the rise of technology, …
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The Privacy Amendment (Enforcement and Other Measures) Bill 2022 increase penalties from $2.22million to $50million
The recent amendment of the Privacy Act in Australia, known as the Privacy Amendment (Enforcement and Other Measures) Bill 2022, was approved on 12 December …
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