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Explainer: what is differential privacy and how can it protect your data?   Tech companies can use differential privacy to collect and share aggregate data about user habits, while maintaining individual privacy. Tim Snell/Flickr, CC BY-ND   Tianqing Zhu, Deakin … Continue reading →

What do the new data breach rules mean for SMEs? Mathisha Panagoda – Friday, 23 February 2018 Most business leaders are now aware of the new mandatory data breach reporting rules, but understanding what they mean in practice is a … Continue reading →

Hinch’s concerns prompt McDonald’s to revamp hiring policies but experts say SMEs should take care when checking employees’ criminal histories Emma Koehn / Thursday, September 15, 2016 Businesses are entitled to ask prospective employees about their criminal pasts, but should … Continue reading →

Worker wins compo for being fired after failing to attend work, explaining to boss he’d “been feeling shit bro” Emma Koehn / Monday, October 16, 2017 A window and doors installation business that was found to have unfairly dismissed a … Continue reading →

More than 20,000 workers have made anonymous tip-offs about their employers to the Fair Work Ombudsman since 2016 Caleb Triscari / Friday, February 23, 2018 Small businesses have been put on notice to obey their obligations to staff, with the … Continue reading →