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Employment and privacy in the surveillance age – 10 December 2019
This paper looks at historical cases and the Australian standard for consent by employees, in relation to the collection of personal information, including biometric and health information. It confirms that consent must be voluntary, informed, current and specific.
Westpac scandal underlines Coalition’s hypocrisy on banks, unions – 28 November 2019
AUSTRAC the Financial intelligence agency is investigating Westpac over 23 million alleged breaches of money laundering laws. According to AUSTRAC, Westpac allowed transfers of about $11 billion without proper scrutiny, including funds destined for child exploitation rings in the Philippines.
https://www.greenleft.org.au/content/westpac-scandal-underlines-coalition-hypocrisy-banks-unions
Companies in the sights of foreign bribery crackdown – 28 November 2019
The new Crimes Legislation Amendment (Combatting Corporate Crime) Bill 2019 will hold companies liable for the foreign bribery activities of their employees unless they can demonstrate they had “adequate procedures” in place to minimise risks.
Is it safe to send money overseas? Here’s what you need to know – 27 November 2019
Article explains what you need to check before undertaking international money transfers to ensure money is secure. The first item is to ensure you are using a reputable provider.
