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Submission to the Inquiry into the National Security Legislation Amendment (Espionage and Foreign Interference) Bill 2017

Posted on February 15, 2018 | in Submissions

Our submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee’s review of the National Security Legislation Amendment (Espionage and Foreign Interference) Bill 2017.

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Submission to Inquiry into new Information Communication Technologies and Law Enforcement

Posted on February 9, 2018 | in Submissions

Our submission to the Joint Committee on Law Enforcement’s Inquiry into new Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) and the challenges facing law enforcement agencies.

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Digital Rights Watch pays tribute to EFF founder John Perry Barlow

Posted on February 8, 2018 | in News

We at Digital Rights Watch wish to pay our respects to the late John Perry Barlow, and share our sympathies with his family, friends, colleagues, and fellow activists.

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Safer Internet Day

Posted on February 5, 2018 | in Events , News

Safer Internet Day is an opportunity to raise awareness of the safe and positive use of digital technology, and to explore the role we can all play in creating a better and safer online community. Celebrated in 130 countries, this year’s theme is: ‘Create, connect and share respect: A better internet starts with you.’

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Submission to Copyright Amendment (Service Providers) Bill 2017

Posted on February 2, 2018 | in Submissions

Our submission to the Senate Environment and Communications Legislation Committee in relation to the Copyright Amendment (Service Providers) Bill 2017.

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UK court ruling on mass surveillance serves as a warning to Australian operations, warns digital rights advocates.

Posted on February 1, 2018 | in Media releases

Following a legal challenge by UK Labour MP Tom Watson and civil rights group Liberty, the UK Court of Appeal has ruled that accessing retained data without proper oversight, or if there was no serious crime, is inconsistent with EU law.

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