Forget about privacy, everyone’s got your number

We’ve got John Citizen’s wallet!

Updated (see second footnote)

Another day, another data breach. Revelations that data held by Cathay Pacific has been “compromised” do worry me a little, as I have flown with the airline several times, and plan to do so again next month.

But, as a frequent traveller, I’ve got used to the idea that many people have the details of my credit cards, passport and much, much more.

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It’s time for a inquiry into internet data roaming prices

Telstra, the Australian telecommunications giant, has just announced a A$10-a-day roaming package for travellers to 57 countries.

Before we break out the champagne to celebrate such a groundbreaking deal, can I be allowed to point out — in fact, shout out — that this is still outrageous and unacceptably high given what’s on offer?

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