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    Australia's federal privacy commissioner, Malcolm Crompton, will combat "long-winded and confusing" privacy policies and statements.

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    Federal Privacy Commissioner Malcolm Crompton believes spammers may breach Australia's National Privacy Principles and hopes to join the fight against spam by launching a test case.

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    New online privacy laws are coming into force in less than six weeks, but some local businesses still aren’t ready. ZDNet Australia provides a status report.

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    Federal Privacy Commissioner Malcolm Crompton has reaffirmed his office's role in the war against spam, despite the federal government's announcement that it is drafting legislation to make spamming a crime.

  • Privacy rules for a Web 2.0 world

    Former privacy commissioner Malcolm Crompton says governments are not doing enough to attract citizens to use their online services due to an overly risk-averse and closed-minded approach to liability and privacy.

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    Where in the organisation does the responsibility for privacy Act compliance lie? Is it time for your company to consider appointing a CPO (Chief Privacy Officer)?

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