Media Releases

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.

Media Release: Amazon's acquisition of Roomba raises privacy concerns

Posted on August 8, 2022 | in Media releases

Digital Rights Watch is calling on the government to tighten privacy laws in light of Amazon’s $2.5 billion (US$1.7 billion) acquisition of iRobot, the manufacturer of the popular robot vacuum Roomba.

Media Release: Australian digital rights and security experts raise alarmed over draconian bail conditions imposed on protesters.

Posted on June 27, 2022 | in Media releases

NSW Police have imposed bail conditions on at least one Blockade Australia activist that would prohibit the use of encrypted communication apps such as WhatsApp and Signal. NSW police also imposed conditions forcing the activists to hand over any communications device to police and provide passcodes upon request.