About this episode

The episode discusses algorithm opt-out policies, KPMG's auditing controversies, and various current events including the Nepal floods and Lionel Messi's retirement.

Tuesday Headlines:  Gov backs algorithm 'opt-out,' rules out banning smart glasses as part of privacy overhaul Grave fears for 33 Australians thought to be in one of the worst-hit part of Nepal floods Hanson thanks Liberals as One Nation unveils first major Victorian election pitch Property prices fall for a fifth straight month Lionel Messi announces his retirement from Argentina Further listening from headlines:  Higgins responds to Lehrmann appeal + The fight to ditch the algorithm Deep Dive: Macquarie Bank has recently walked away from a muti-million-dollar deal with KPMG, over concerns over its auditing practices.   It's the latest blow to one of the "big four" consulting firms - now accused of taking confidential information from the very clients it was hired to audit, and using it to chase more lucrative work elsewhere.  In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou is joined by ABC business reporter Daniel Ziffer to explain what happened, the Australian companies caught up in it and why a story about auditors affects everyone.  Follow The Briefing:   TikTok:  @thebriefingpod &nbsp…

People in this episode

Host: Chris Spyrou

Guest: Daniel Ziffer

Topics covered

• algorithm opt-out
• privacy overhaul
• KPMG auditing practices
• Nepal floods
• Victorian election
• Lionel Messi retirement

Keywords

• algorithm
• KPMG
• Macquarie Bank
• Nepal floods
• Lionel Messi
• Victorian election
• privacy
• auditing practices

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: KPMG, Macquarie Bank

Places: Australia, Nepal

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