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Senate changes to encryption legislation are a step in the right direction

Posted on February 14, 2019 | in Media releases

Whilst amendments to the Assistance and Access Bill 2018 which passed the Senate today are an important step towards addressing serious concerns, the entire legislation is flawed and should be repealed, said Digital Rights Watch.

McKell Cybersecurity Policy Luncheon

Posted on February 13, 2019 | in Events , News

Join the McKell Institute for a panel and forum on data security, encryption and the Assistance and Access Act 2018. Panellists will speak about their involvement with the Bill and the Inquiry.

Security Planner

Posted on February 10, 2019 | in Tools and Guides

Hosted by the Citizen Lab, this tool asks a few simple questions to generate personalized online safety recommendations.

Open letter on the Terrorism Database

Posted on February 6, 2019 | in News

Digital Rights Watch has joined with dozens of organisations and academics in signing an open letter about the EU’s proposed Regulation on Preventing the Dissemination of Terrorist Content Online, and in particular the Regulation’s call for Internet hosts to use “proactive measures” to detect terrorist content.

Victorian pushback on surveillance of students welcomed by privacy experts

Posted on February 6, 2019 | in Media releases

Digital Rights Watch has today commended the Victorian Government for pushing back on a Federal Government proposal to operate facial recognition programs within state schools.

Defending Encryption

Posted on January 31, 2019 | in Take Action

In December 2018, the Australian Parliament passed laws designed to compel device manufacturers and service providers to assist law enforcement in accessing encrypted information.