Media Releases

Public health, children's rights and privacy organisations deliver open letter to Attorney General calling for bold privacy reform

Posted on February 9, 2024 | in Media releases

The Australian government must act on its commitment to bold reform of Australia’s Privacy Act in order to uphold the safety, wellbeing and autonomy of children, according to an open letter today delivered to Attorney General Mark Dreyfus. The Open Letter was coordinated by Digital Rights Watch, and has been co-signed by 22 organisations across public health, children’s rights, and privacy advocacy. It also has over 800 signatures from members of the public in support.

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.

Organisations publish open letter on behalf of parents calling for bold privacy reform

Posted on June 5, 2023 | in Media releases

Bold reform to Australia’s Privacy Act is essential to the safety, wellbeing and autonomy of children growing up as digital natives, according to an open letter today published by Digital Rights Watch. The letter has been co-signed by a number of other advocates and civil society organisations, including The Centre for Digital Wellbeing, Salinger Privacy, and VicHealth, and is calling for signatures from members of the public.

Media Release: Privacy Review Report

Posted on February 19, 2023 | in Media releases

After over two years of consultation and review of the Privacy Act, today the Attorney General’s Department has released the final report and over 100 recommendations for reform.

Media Release: New report shows how big-tech is undermining local creative and media industries

Posted on November 8, 2022 | in Media releases

The growing power of big tech platforms in the internet economy is hurting local industries and harming communities according to a new report from Digital Rights Watch.

Optus data breach shows need for stronger privacy laws

Posted on September 26, 2022 | in Articles , Media releases

Last week Optus announced what may be the largest data breach in Australian history, potentially exposing the personal information of almost 10 million people. Current and former Optus customers are at risk of their name, date of birth, phone number, email and physical address, passport number and drivers’ licence numbers becoming compromised.