August 29, 2007

Australian Privacy Commissioner: One in 10 is Victim of ID Theft

Almost 2 million Australians have had their personal details stolen and used fraudulently by a third party, according to a report released today by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner, which highlights the internet as a growing privacy pain point. The report found only 17 per cent of Australians trusted online businesses to handle their personal information responsibly, compared with 37 per cent for regular retailers, 73 per cent for government departments and 91 per cent for health service providers.

One in 10 Aussies victims of ID theft: report, Sydney Morning Herald, August 28, 2007.