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The federal Attorney-General says you could soon exercise the 'right to erasure' and ask large digital platforms to destroy your personal information.
Under the government's proposal for new privacy protections, companies would no longer be able to justify collecting more information than they need.  
We'll hear from the Attorney-General and the Privacy Commissioner. 
Then a Melbourne based geologist and engineer is helping Nepali authorities try to save hundreds of workers trapped in hydro-project tunnels deep in the mountains following deadly floods last week. 
Recap the morning's news, politics and global affairs with the Breakfast Wrap.

A warning - this next story may mention issues around mental health and suicide.

The federal government is consulting on draft legislation it says will strengthen privacy protections and reduce risks related to artificial intelligence and wearable tech.

The federal Attorney-General says you could soon exercise the 'right to erasure' and ask large digital platforms to destroy your personal information.

Experts around the world have been supporting local authorities to reach hydropower workers believed to be trapped in tunnels underground.