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Drone dilemma: are they flying friends or just keeping an eye on us? – 1 May 2020
WA Premier Mark McGowan announced police would be using drones to make public service announcements, appealing to people to abide by lockdown laws. Loss of civil liberties and ethical use of surveillance technology, have inevitably been raised because drones can peer into public and private spaces and record what they see.
Griffith launches higher education certificates in cyber security and data analytics – 1 May 2020
In light of current degree of cyber data attacks and consequent risks for business and Government , Griffith University’s School of Information and Communication Technology has launched two new online Higher Education Certificates in Cyber Security and Data Analytics and Cyber Security.
Queensland’s former chief scientist jailed for lavish fraud – 1 May 2020
A senior Queensland public servant Suzanne Miller, who was the state’s former chief scientist, has been jailed for using taxpayer funds for personal spending. In addition to misusing the credit card, Miller benefitted from the payment of about $45,000 in health insurance premiums she wasn’t entitled to receive.
Men charged with alleged scam of elderly Penshurst and Sans Souci residents – 1 May 2020
Sydney elderly residents have allegedly had personal information and large quantities of money stolen from them. Two men have been charged with dishonestly obtaining financial advantage by deception.
