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#162 Pixelated privacy - the state of online tracking and advertising with Emma Blackmore

October 06, 2026

As the government finalises its tranche 2 reforms to the Privacy Act, the Privacy Commissioner is forging ahead with a crack-down on privacy-invasive online tracking and advertising. In this episode, Jordan sits down with Emma Blackmore to decode the OAIC's regulatory focus on 'pixels', what the recent determinations against Monash IVF and Medmate mean for organisations and how they sit alongside the coming reform.  Tracking tech can be complicated, but the message is simple - tar...

#161 'Pub test for privacy' a step closer - breaking down Australia's new draft privacy laws

September 21, 2026

The Australian Government has announced plans for the next stage of reforms to Australia's Privacy Act. In this episode, we explain what changes are proposed in the exposure draft Privacy Amendment (Personal Data Protection) Bill 2026, and what it means for organisations.In sum, the reforms represent a real philosophical shift. The centrepiece is a new fair and reasonable test, which we have previously called a "pub test for privacy". We also talk about the implications of a bro...

#160 Much harm, but no foul? Breaking down the privacy regulator's Qantas data breach ruling

September 08, 2026

Typically, when we're discussing the lessons to be learned about a cyber or privacy incident, we’re working backwards from a negative ruling.In this episode, we discuss the OAIC's favourable ruling about Qantas' mid-2025 cyber-related data breach that affected millions of customers.While the OAIC's investigation largely clears Qantas of wrongdoing, the report highlights plenty of lessons for organisations seeking to understand what the regulator expects when it comes to taking...

AI Summer · High booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

The Bid Picture with Bidemi Ologunde · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

Bare Knuckles and Brass Tacks · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

She Said Privacy/He Said Security · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

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plain.txt typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior cybersecurity, privacy, artificial intelligence, responsible-AI, technology-policy, or government leaders with substantial operational, regulatory, research, or industry expertise. Common among recent guests: Executive leadership at major technology companies or government institutions; Leadership of national cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, or privacy initiatives; Direct responsibility for technology risk, regulation, or responsible-AI programs. Recent guests include Lee Hickin.

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