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Media Release: Australian digital rights and security experts raise alarmed over draconian bail conditions imposed on protesters.

Posted on June 27, 2022 | in Media releases

NSW Police have imposed bail conditions on at least one Blockade Australia activist that would prohibit the use of encrypted communication apps such as WhatsApp and Signal. NSW police also imposed conditions forcing the activists to hand over any communications device to police and provide passcodes upon request.

The power to misinform begins with an invasion of privacy

Posted on May 10, 2022 | in Articles

Concern about disinformation is higher than ever, especially as Australia faces an election. The allegations of Russian interference in the 2016 US election represented a watershed moment when it came to understanding the potential for disinformation campaigns to be waged on social media. COVID and vaccine disinformation has further increased attention on the issue and the pressure on the social media platforms to address it.

Rebalancing the internet economy: CREATE

Posted on May 3, 2022 | in Events

Artists who use digital platforms to promote, stream, and sell their music experience unique issues and challenges. From exploitative pay-per-stream models to the impact of recommendation algorithms on building a listener base; modern musicians need to do so much more than just make music.

Submission: Regulating AI and automated decision-making in Australia

Posted on April 22, 2022 | in Submissions

In early 2022, Digital Rights Watch responded to an Issues Paper published by the Australian government’s Digital Technology Taskforce, titled: ‘Positioning Australia as a leader in digital economy regulation – Automated Decision Making and AI Regulation.’

Why the online safety inquiry falls short (and why it matters)

Posted on March 21, 2022 | in Articles

It is no surprise that Big Tech has become deeply unpopular. From the Cambridge Analytica scandal and the Facebook Papers to the dark side of TikTok and Google misleading people; the public is becoming increasingly aware of the invasive data collection, exploitative practices and harmful business models of the social media platforms that have come to dominate our lives.

Supporter Survey Results

Posted on March 21, 2022 | in News

Last month we asked you to share your thoughts in our supporter survey. 135 of you took the time to share your thoughts and we want to thank everyone for taking the time to help shape our work.