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Intelligence sharing a threat to democracy: privacy and human rights organisations launch international campaign

Posted on September 14, 2017 | in Media releases

The Australian Government must ensure transparency of its intelligence sharing with other countries in order to safeguard Australian citizens’ private information, a coalition of privacy and human rights organisations said at the launch of a new campaign.

Metadata analysis of Gillian Triggs reveals personal information open to unwarranted government surveillance

Posted on August 27, 2017 | in Media releases

An assessment of the metadata of former President of the Australian Human Rights Commission Gillian Triggs over the course of just one day provided enough information to reveal her home city, age details, and confidential details of upcoming speeches, board meetings and conversations.

Why we support marriage equality

Posted on August 24, 2017 | in News

We at Digital Rights Watch recognise the right of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) employees, volunteers, supporters and partners to live and work free of prejudice and discrimination. This includes the right to marry the person of their choice.

Big brother attitude to public servant's social media is gross overstep of power

Posted on August 7, 2017 | in Media releases

Online advocacy group Digital Rights Watch has expressed serious concerns over social media guidelines for federal public servants released today.

Live Hack: Understanding Metadata

Posted on August 1, 2017 | in Events , News

As part of this year’s Melbourne Writers Festival, we’re pleased to present a live hack event: how secure is your personal information?

Forcing social media organisations to decrypt will have far-reaching consequences on user's right to privacy

Posted on July 14, 2017 | in Media releases

Digital Rights Watch has expressed concerns at the Government’s announcement of new legislation designed to compel social media companies to hand over access to user’s encrypted content.