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    The upcoming election could prove a fatal blow to the government's Access Card plans, with privacy advocates encouraging a voter rebellion on the issue and Labor promising to drop the project if elected to government.

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    Opposition parties and privacy groups are warning that Australians may still be forced to carry the government's controversial Access Card should the Liberal Party win the upcoming federal election.

  • Privacy, security on Aust single-identifier group's list

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  • Protect your identity as you surf

    The Internet is a dangerous place, full of profiteers who sell your personal data to information brokers and cunning criminals who have nothing better to do than obtain credit cards in your name, go on spending sprees, and ruin your credit rating. So whether you're shopping or chatting online, you'll need to take certain precautions to keep your personal info from falling into the wrong hands. Try these tips.

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    Everybody's going wireless—even those intruders who are after your precious data. Here's how to stop them.

  • China reveals massive smart ID card plan

    China's 960 million citizens will be issued with digital smart ID cards, starting from next year.

  • ZoneAlarm Internet Security 5.5

    ZoneAlarm Security Suite puts Norton Internet Security and McAfee Internet Security to shame with its easy-to-use features.

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