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Banks prepare to issue myGov compatible digital identities – 22 October 2019
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has confirmed that the first version for a new federated identity credential known as “TrustID” has been completed. Used in conjunction with online card payments as well as other online transactions, the use of digital identity has the potential to seriously reduce payments fraud worth more than $470 million a year.
https://www.itnews.com.au/news/banks-prepare-to-issue-mygov-compatible-digital-identities-532768
Technology increases sense of safety for domestic violence victims – 21 October 2019
The report by the Social Policy Research Centre (SPRC) found that the use of security cameras could help people experiencing domestic and family violence stay safe in their homes. There is a risk however that this technology may also be used to perpetrate abuse.
ICAC calls for better whistleblower protections in Northern Territory – 21 October 2019
A report by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) showed that 16 of 16 whistleblowers faced reprisals in NT Government workplaces and that new guidelines are to be rolled out across NT Government agencies
Five ways you can protect your charity from fraud – 21 October 2019
Research shows that corruption and fraud in charities are among some of the most common compliance-breaches reported to the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission. Article explains that awareness, triple checking and having multiple key personnel on the job help to avoid fraud.
https://probonoaustralia.com.au/news/2019/10/five-ways-you-can-protect-your-charity-from-fraud/
