Mercury Information Technology

26/08/2026

The biggest privacy mistake small businesses make? Holding onto data they don't need anymore.

In the latest episode of Tech Insights Podcast, Chris Haigh points out there's always a 2019 spreadsheet from an old marketing campaign, sitting somewhere random, still full of details it has no reason to still have. Multiply that across every old file, list and inbox, and it adds up to a real risk.

The fix isn't complicated: don't keep data longer than you need it. Know what you have and where it lives.

That's data hygiene in a nutshell.

Check out the full episode 👇

23/08/2026

SCAMS AWARENESS WEEK | 24-28 AUGUST

Last year, more than 274,000 Australians were scammed. Not because they weren’t paying attention. Because scams are sophisticated, convincing, and designed to catch people off guard.

Behind that number are parents, friends, neighbours and colleagues. No one’s just a number.

There are three steps that can help you avoid being scammed:

➡️ Stop before you act.
➡️ Check who you’re really dealing with.
➡️ Protect yourself and others by reporting the scam to Scamwatch.

19/08/2026

Think privacy laws only apply if you deal directly with consumers? Chris breaks down why that's a risky assumption for B2B businesses too — especially when it comes to staff data, including records for people who left the company years ago.

He shares four simple questions every business should be asking about the data they're holding.

Links to full episode in the comments 👇

10/08/2026

NEW EPISODE: Privacy Act Changes You Can't Ignore

Copying a privacy policy off the internet, swapping the business name, and never actually reading it? It's more common than you'd think.

The problem is, if your privacy policy says you do something with people's data and you're not actually doing it, that's a compliance issue waiting to happen.

In the latest episode of the Tech Insights Podcast, CISO Chris Haigh shares with Alisha Christian something worth knowing: the Information Commissioner is now actively auditing businesses against their own privacy policy — checking whether what you say you do matches what you actually do.

This isn't a "maybe one day" thing. It's already happening, and it started last year.

Worth taking an hour to check your policy actually reflects reality.

Listen to the full episode on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube — link in comments
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14/05/2026

🎙️ Tech Insights Podcast New Episode

Dial-Up Modems and Big Dreams — The Mercury IT Origin Story.
Before the team of 50, before two ISO certifications, before two decades of client relationships. There were just two young guys who believed they could do things better.

In this episode, host Alisha Christian sits down with Mercury IT co-founder Aj Williams to hear the story behind the company. The early days, the mentors, the clients who took a chance, and the win that changed everything.

A genuine story about backing yourself and building something that lasts.

🎧 Listen to the full episode.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/qs8eZYXDxN0?si=KUqBxolhiixmBCLU

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/69OctmcKB4HELfn4lPF0Pv?si=4cc05542520946f7

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dial-up-modems-and-big-dreams-the-mercury-it-origin-story/id1766439415?i=1000767658718

15/04/2026

📣 We’re hiring!

We are looking for a Full-Time Administration Assistant to join our team at our Arundel (Gold Coast) office.

This is a 100% office‑based role with job‑specific training provided, supporting our team with general admin, accounts support, data entry and office coordination. Exposure to Xero or similar systems is highly regarded.

If you’re organised, detail‑focused and keen to grow your skills in a supportive team environment, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 To learn more or apply, please visit Seek >>

Experienced Administration Assistant. Supportive environment.