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How Western Australia could lead the nation on privacy

Posted on May 28, 2024 | in Articles

Australians are sitting with anticipation awaiting August 2024, when the Commonwealth Government promised to deliver a draft bill to update the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act). But there’s another bill that’s poised to outshine the Commonwealth’s and champion state privacy rights.

Local and international organisations urge Australia's eSafety Commissioner against requiring the tech industry to scan users' personal files and messages

Posted on December 20, 2023 | in Articles , Media releases

40 organisations from around the world have today delivered a joint letter to Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, calling for protections for privacy, digital security and end-to-end encryption.

2023 Wrap Up: what's hot, what's not, what's coming…

Posted on December 18, 2023 | in Articles

This is our final update for 2023, so here’s a little roundup of the highlights and lowlights of the year, as well as a sneak peek into what’s coming in 2024. But first…

Posting protest photos? Here's how to protect others' identities

Posted on November 15, 2023 | in Articles , Tools and Guides

Sharing photos of protests is a great way to amplify the impact of collective action, raise awareness on important issues, and encourage more people to participate. We love it!

Campaign win: Australian government will not force sites to implement age verification

Posted on August 31, 2023 | in Articles

Yesterday, the Australian Government released the eSafety Commissioner’s long-awaited roadmap for age verification for online pornography. We are pleased to see that the federal government will not force websites to implement age verification as a result of concerns about privacy and the lack of maturity of the technology.

It's time to protect renters' digital rights in the housing crisis

Posted on August 7, 2023 | in Articles , Submissions , Tools and Guides , Campaigns

Learn more about how RentTech is impacting renters’ digital rights amongst the housing crisis.