Australian Schools' Privacy Concerns Spark AG's Data Law Reforms
Australian schools' privacy concerns are on the rise. At least 10 edtech products used in classrooms have been found to violate children's privacy rights. Meanwhile, Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus is promising reforms to strengthen consumer data protection laws.
Mark Dreyfus is set to introduce sweeping changes, prioritising consumer rights in data privacy. This comes as Australian companies like Atlassian and Nuvei focus on data security and transparency to build trust. Consumers in the U.S. and U.K. are taking note, rewarding responsible data handling.
Last year, 7-Eleven was caught harvesting facial data without consent. Several Australian businesses, including Bunnings, Kmart, and The Good Guys, are now under investigation for similar practices. Jonathan Joseph, an Australian working for American consumer data-privacy firm Ketch, is advocating for stricter regulations.
Insurance companies can access consumer data to set prices, raising further privacy concerns. Apple's focus on privacy has drawn Android users, putting pressure on Google. Australians are increasingly worried about data handling but are willing to share data for benefits. The upcoming reforms aim to address these concerns and protect consumers' privacy rights.
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