Right to disconnect: Tony Burke defends “reasonable” out-of-hours contact as SMEs demand to see fine print
Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations Tony Burke says it is reasonable for employers to email staff and enquire about shifts outside of working hours, as the debate about the 'right to disconnect' heats up.
Uber slugged with $412,500 fine for breaching Australian email spam laws
Rideshare and delivery platform Uber has been slugged with a $412,500 penalty for sending two million emails to customers without an option to unsubscribe, in breach of Australia's strict new anti-spam laws.
Aesop, Go-To and more give customers the option to opt-out of emails this Mother’s Day
A growing roster of Australian brands are giving their customers the option of opting out of receiving Mother’s Day marketing emails, as recognition of the sensitive nature of the occasion for some grows among marketers.
Commonwealth Bank unveils account ‘name and shame’ system to tackle email scams
Commonwealth Bank has announced a new security feature which highlights account names when users make a first-time payment, saying the addition will cut down on scams — particularly those using hacked business accounts.
Three secure email alternatives to Google and Microsoft
There are plenty of secure email client alternatives to the big conglomerates like Google and Microsoft. Here are some of the most popular.
Optus data breach: Small business customers likely exposed to major cybersecurity attack
Optus has fallen victim to a major data breach, potentially exposing the personal information of millions of customers, including small businesses.
“Think of it as insurance”: As business scams mount, Financial Services Minister Stephen Jones says it’s time to adopt eInvoicing
It is "critical" for small businesses to protect their payments with Australia's new eInvoicing protocol, Minister for Financial Services and Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones says.
Fresh SMS scam rules and telco penalties unveiled by Australian communication watchdog
Australia's telecommunications watchdog has registered new rules requiring telcos to identify, track, and block scam SMS attempts, days after warning consumers about a new tide of fake job offer scams being shared via text message.
ATO warns about yet another tax-time scam, urging Australians to look out for dodgy attachments
The Australian Taxation Office has warned taxpayers to look out for yet another email scam skimming login information from victims.
Are your work emails offensive without you even realising it? Here’s how to limit negativity
The vast majority of office workers report at least occasionally receiving emails they’d describe as offensive or disrespectful.
“A very personal experience”: How Bed Threads grew its email database to over 300,000 in four years
Email databases are powerful owned business assets that take time to build, and require constant optimisation. Here's how Bed Threads perfected the balance.
Pass the parcel: How the rise of Instagram, Facebook and email has changed the game for Australia Post
As fewer people write handwritten letters and more of us use social media to stay in touch, where does that leave Australia Post?
