Explainer

Social Media Ban

Posted on August 4, 2025 | in Explainer

Digital Rights Watch remains firmly opposed to the Albanese government’s proposed social media ban. Not only will this ban fail to keep children safe, it will also exact a terrible price for not doing so.

Digital Duty of Care

Posted on July 28, 2025 | in explainer

The Albanese government has committed to legislating a “digital duty of care”, but what does that really mean and why do we want it?

2025 Privacy Reform Explainer

Posted on June 9, 2025 | in article , explainer

Today marks an important milestone, but there is still work to be done! Way back in December 2024, the government passed the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024. The law comes into force today, 10 June 2025 and makes the following welcomed changes to our current privacy laws: