Defending Encryption

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

2018 Annual Report

The relentless attacks on fundamental rights of privacy and freedom online through 2018 has shown that an Australian digital rights watchdog is so necessary.

Gift donation

Do you have a friend, family member or colleague who is passionate about digital rights? Why not make a donation to Digital Rights Watch in their name?

We’ll send them a certificate to say that you’ve made a contribution in their name, to help the ongoing fight to protect Australian’s digital rights.

Submission to the Comprehensive Review – Legal Framework of the National Intelligence Community

Our joint submission with the Human Rights Law Centre into the Comprehensive Review – Legal Framework of the National Intelligence Community.

Australian Parliament ignores overwhelming evidence against Encryption Bill

Digital Rights Watch have slammed both the Government and the Labor Opposition for passing the Assistance and Access Bill through the Lower House of Parliament today.

Lizzie O'Shea on the encryption bill

Our own Lizzie O’Shea spoke to ABC24 about the Assistance and Access Bill and the impact on how all Australians use technology.