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UN Human Rights Council must support resolution on human rights on the internet

Posted on June 29, 2016 | in News

Digital Rights Watch has joined global calls for the UN Human Rights Council to adopt by consensus a resolution aimed at strengthening protections for freedom of expression, the right to privacy, and other human rights online. The resolution will be considered for adoption by member states on 31 June.

Surveillance Self-Defense

Posted on June 25, 2016 | in Tools and Guides

Modern technology has given those in power new abilities to eavesdrop and collect data on innocent people. Surveillance Self-Defense is EFF’s guide to defending yourself and your friends from surveillance by using secure technology and developing careful practices.

Greens call for Digital Rights Commissioner

Posted on June 23, 2016 | in News

Interesting proposal from the Australian Greens: a new role to sit within the Australian Human Rights Commission, solely focused on upholding Australian citizen’s digital rights.

The Paranoid Conspiracy-Theorist's Guide To Online Privacy & Security

Posted on June 21, 2016 | in Tools and Guides

In putting together the Paranoid Conspiracy-Theorist’s Guide To Online Privacy & Security, Make Use Of covers a wide range of topics, and offers tips to make your time online more secure.

Federal election 2016

Posted on June 9, 2016 | in News

The Federal Election is coming up fast, and here at Digital Rights Watch we wanted to delve into where each of the major political parties stand on key issues relating to digital rights.

Take Action: #KeepItOn

Posted on June 9, 2016 | in Take Action

Internet shutdowns happen when governments order companies to cut off access to communications tools — like Twitter, SMS, or Facebook. Unfortunately, companies often comply with these government orders, even when they happen during elections.