Category: Digital Safety
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What Apple’s Quiet iOS Child Safety Updates Mean for Families
Apple has made a series of subtle updates to parental controls and child safety settings in recent iOS releases. This article explains what has changed, why it matters for families, and what parents should review to keep settings aligned with how their children actually use devices. Small updates that quietly change behaviour Apple rarely makes…
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Why Australians Aren’t Being Told How Government Uses Automated Decision-Making
Automated decision-making (ADM) systems including AI and algorithmic tools are now embedded across many government services. They help allocate social services, determine eligibility for benefits and process taxation outcomes. But a recent review by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner shows most agencies aren’t transparent about how they’re using these systems and that matters…
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Why every iPhone user should update to iOS 26 now: a plain language guide
What’s going on with iPhone security In January 2026, Apple issued a rare and urgent security warning to iPhone users worldwide. The company confirmed that sophisticated spyware attacks are actively exploiting weaknesses in older versions of iOS and in many cases the only protection is to update to the latest software. This is not theoretical.…
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TikTok’s age detection rollout and why it actually matters
Most technology changes that affect families do not arrive with fanfare. They show up quietly, tucked into system updates or policy adjustments, and only become noticeable once behaviour starts to change. TikTok’s decision to roll out automated age detection tools across Europe falls squarely into that category. Instead of relying only on users to type…
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Stop Scammers! New Android Update Protects Your Bank Apps!
The latest Android update introduces features designed to prevent scammers from screen recording sensitive bank apps, enhancing user security. This update is a crucial step in safeguarding personal financial information and ensuring a safer mobile banking experience for Australians. Protection we all need Original source: https://www.androidpolice.com/android-update-stops-bank-scammers/ #Digital Safety
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