MCQ International https://www.mcqi.com.au Online Learning, Training and Development Solutions Wed, 21 Feb 2018 21:17:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.9.1 Australia’s new mandatory data breach notification laws come into effect today https://www.mcqi.com.au/australias-new-mandatory-data-breach-notification-laws-come-effect-today/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=australias-new-mandatory-data-breach-notification-laws-come-effect-today https://www.mcqi.com.au/australias-new-mandatory-data-breach-notification-laws-come-effect-today/#comments Wed, 21 Feb 2018 21:15:06 +0000 https://www.mcqi.com.au/?p=1608 Australia’s new mandatory data breach notification laws come into effect today, requiring businesses covered by the Privacy Act to report data breaches to the government and affected people. Is your business prepared? Our Australian Privacy Law and Information Security Awareness…

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]]> Australia’s new mandatory data breach notification laws come into effect today, requiring businesses covered by the Privacy Act to report data breaches to the government and affected people. Is your business prepared? Our Australian Privacy Law and Information Security Awareness training courses can help you prepare your business.

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]]> https://www.mcqi.com.au/australias-new-mandatory-data-breach-notification-laws-come-effect-today/feed/ 0 Government cabinet files released in data security breach https://www.mcqi.com.au/government-cabinet-files-released-embarrassing-data-security-breach/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=government-cabinet-files-released-embarrassing-data-security-breach https://www.mcqi.com.au/government-cabinet-files-released-embarrassing-data-security-breach/#comments Wed, 31 Jan 2018 22:36:20 +0000 https://www.mcqi.com.au/?p=1597 The Australian Government has been embarrassed by the publication of confidential cabinet papers discovered inside filing cabinets that were sold to the public. This is yet another illustration of the importance of good information security policies and training to protect…

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]]> The Australian Government has been embarrassed by the publication of confidential cabinet papers discovered inside filing cabinets that were sold to the public. This is yet another illustration of the importance of good information security policies and training to protect your confidential information.

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]]> https://www.mcqi.com.au/government-cabinet-files-released-embarrassing-data-security-breach/feed/ 0 Experts warn of newly discovered Wi-Fi security flaw https://www.mcqi.com.au/experts-warn-newly-discovered-wi-fi-security-flaw/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=experts-warn-newly-discovered-wi-fi-security-flaw https://www.mcqi.com.au/experts-warn-newly-discovered-wi-fi-security-flaw/#comments Mon, 16 Oct 2017 22:00:54 +0000 http://www.mcqi.com.au/?p=1477 Previously thought to be secure, experts now warn that almost all modern Wi-Fi devices could be vulnerable to eavesdropping or hijacking of Wi-Fi sessions, even if an encrypted session is established. All users must now be extra careful when using…

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]]> Previously thought to be secure, experts now warn that almost all modern Wi-Fi devices could be vulnerable to eavesdropping or hijacking of Wi-Fi sessions, even if an encrypted session is established. All users must now be extra careful when using public Wi-Fi hotspots. Ensure your staff are aware of the dangers when using Wi-Fi and other information technologies.

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]]> https://www.mcqi.com.au/experts-warn-newly-discovered-wi-fi-security-flaw/feed/ 0 ACSC releases 2017 Cyber Threat Report https://www.mcqi.com.au/acsc-releases-2017-cyber-threat-report/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=acsc-releases-2017-cyber-threat-report https://www.mcqi.com.au/acsc-releases-2017-cyber-threat-report/#comments Sun, 15 Oct 2017 00:04:21 +0000 http://www.mcqi.com.au/?p=1473 The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has released its annual Cyber Threat Report for 2017, which states that “malicious cyber activity against Australia’s national and economic interests is increasing in frequency, scale, sophistication and severity.” The downloadable report is highly…

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]]> The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has released its annual Cyber Threat Report for 2017, which states that “malicious cyber activity against Australia’s national and economic interests is increasing in frequency, scale, sophistication and severity.” The downloadable report is highly recommended reading.

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]]> https://www.mcqi.com.au/acsc-releases-2017-cyber-threat-report/feed/ 0 Security tips to avoid ‘WannaCry’ ransomware cyber attacks https://www.mcqi.com.au/security-tips-avoid-wannacry-ransomware-cyber-attacks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=security-tips-avoid-wannacry-ransomware-cyber-attacks https://www.mcqi.com.au/security-tips-avoid-wannacry-ransomware-cyber-attacks/#comments Tue, 16 May 2017 22:52:43 +0000 http://www.mcqi.com.au/?p=1434 Telstra has released some recommendations to help guard against the recent so-called ‘WannaCry’ ransomware cyber attacks. As always, we recommend education as one of the best defences against cyber threats, such as our Information Security Awareness online training.

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]]> Telstra has released some recommendations to help guard against the recent so-called ‘WannaCry’ ransomware cyber attacks. As always, we recommend education as one of the best defences against cyber threats, such as our Information Security Awareness online training.

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]]> https://www.mcqi.com.au/security-tips-avoid-wannacry-ransomware-cyber-attacks/feed/ 0 Australian mandatory data breach notification laws pass https://www.mcqi.com.au/australian-mandatory-data-breach-notification-laws-pass/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=australian-mandatory-data-breach-notification-laws-pass https://www.mcqi.com.au/australian-mandatory-data-breach-notification-laws-pass/#comments Tue, 14 Feb 2017 23:34:58 +0000 http://www.mcqi.com.au/?p=1396 Organisations covered by the Australian Privacy Act are now required to follow new mandatory data breach notification laws. Do you know your obligations under the Act? Check out our Australian Privacy Law training.

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]]> Organisations covered by the Australian Privacy Act are now required to follow new mandatory data breach notification laws. Do you know your obligations under the Act? Check out our Australian Privacy Law training.

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]]> https://www.mcqi.com.au/australian-mandatory-data-breach-notification-laws-pass/feed/ 0 132 Australians died on the job so far in 2016 https://www.mcqi.com.au/132-australians-died-job-far-2016/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=132-australians-died-job-far-2016 https://www.mcqi.com.au/132-australians-died-job-far-2016/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2016 22:39:53 +0000 http://www.mcqi.com.au/?p=1350 Safe Work Australia has released data showing that 132 Australians have been killed at work so far in 2016 (190 died in 2015). Find out more about our Work Health & Safety training here.

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]]> Safe Work Australia has released data showing that 132 Australians have been killed at work so far in 2016 (190 died in 2015). Find out more about our Work Health & Safety training here.

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]]> https://www.mcqi.com.au/132-australians-died-job-far-2016/feed/ 0 Colgate-Palmolive ordered to pay $18m for anti-competitive deal https://www.mcqi.com.au/colgate-palmolive-ordered-pay-18m-anti-competitive-deal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=colgate-palmolive-ordered-pay-18m-anti-competitive-deal https://www.mcqi.com.au/colgate-palmolive-ordered-pay-18m-anti-competitive-deal/#comments Sun, 01 May 2016 00:55:07 +0000 http://www.mcqi.com.au/?p=1309 Colgate-Palmolive has been penalised $18m by the ACCC for entering into anti-competitive understandings with laundry detergent competitors. These laws are covered in our Restrictive Trade Practices course.

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]]> Colgate-Palmolive has been penalised $18m by the ACCC for entering into anti-competitive understandings with laundry detergent competitors. These laws are covered in our Restrictive Trade Practices course.

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]]> https://www.mcqi.com.au/colgate-palmolive-ordered-pay-18m-anti-competitive-deal/feed/ 0 Freelancer.com fined $20,000 for breaching Australian Privacy Principles https://www.mcqi.com.au/freelancer-com-fined-20000-breaching-australian-privacy-principles/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=freelancer-com-fined-20000-breaching-australian-privacy-principles https://www.mcqi.com.au/freelancer-com-fined-20000-breaching-australian-privacy-principles/#comments Tue, 12 Jan 2016 01:04:36 +0000 http://www.mcqi.com.au/?p=1274 Freelancer.com has been penalised $20,000 by the OAIC for breaching Australian Privacy Principles by improperly disclosing its information collection policies and improperly disclosing personal information. Learn more about our Australian privacy law training.

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]]> Freelancer.com has been penalised $20,000 by the OAIC for breaching Australian Privacy Principles by improperly disclosing its information collection policies and improperly disclosing personal information. Learn more about our Australian privacy law training.

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]]> https://www.mcqi.com.au/freelancer-com-fined-20000-breaching-australian-privacy-principles/feed/ 0 Financial transactions suspected of terrorism links triple in past year – Austrac https://www.mcqi.com.au/financial-transactions-suspected-linked-terrorism-tripled-last-year-austrac/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=financial-transactions-suspected-linked-terrorism-tripled-last-year-austrac https://www.mcqi.com.au/financial-transactions-suspected-linked-terrorism-tripled-last-year-austrac/#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2015 21:48:39 +0000 http://www.mcqi.com.au/?p=1248 Reported financial transactions suspected of being linked to terrorism tripled last year according to Austrac. For information on our Anti-money Laundering/Counter Terrorism Financing training, click here.

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]]> Reported financial transactions suspected of being linked to terrorism tripled last year according to Austrac. For information on our Anti-money Laundering/Counter Terrorism Financing training, click here.

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