With rampant data leaks, identities compromised, and bank accounts depleted overnight, many in the community fear for their personal information.

Subsequently, there has been a dip in confidence after the government proposed to roll out digital IDs this year.

However, the Human Technology Institute at UTS has created proposed principles for decision-makers to strengthen Australia’s data protection apparatus.

Image: Image: Shutterstock – Lia Koltyrina,

Produced By: Jhames Montemayor

Featured In Story: Lauren Perry Responsible Technology Specialist Human Technology Institute at University of Technology Sydney

First aired on The Wire, Wednesday 17 January 2024