the Australian government takes a strong interest in the use of IT for the direct and indirect care of the aged community. Indirect care includes the administrati spects of aged care in nursing and aged care communities. No doubt, IT ha potential to improve the quality of lifestyle for the aged. For example, access to the Internet makes t ged feel more in touch with the rest of the world and, in many cases, can assist with day-to-day living such as online grocery purchases, online bill payment and check ing bank statements owever, this is conditional upon various factors such as their feeling comfortable with computers, having the computer knowledge and skill and, of course, a trust in online transactions. Increasingly, new ideas are generated through research and development in an effort to enhanceet chronic illnesses like heart conditions, and diabetes. It is particularly the use of these technologies that poses a plethora of ethical issues of concern to healthcare providers and consumers. The Smart House' is a Sydney initiative, designed to allow future generations to remain in their own homes while ageing. It uses a range of telecare' sensor technology "This Smart House technology includes passive infrared detectors and a door entry sys tem, which will allow the resident to see who is at the door, via their TV, and open the door remotely. The technology also features emergency pendants and pull cords to trigger an emer gency monitoring system, along with bed and chair sensors. Future incorporations into the Smart House will include central locking systems, electric windows and doors, electric curtain and blind openers and other devices." (BCS, 2006). A recurring ethical issue in the use of such technology is invasion of the aged consumers privacy. Many may not feel comfortable about being monitored in their own homes, 24-hours a day, even though they may see the benefits of such systems There is also the question of awareness, consent, ownership, and access of any data collected from these aged consum- ers, Health-related data is particu larly very sensitive and, thus, should not be given public access without prior privacy, security, and safety consideration.