A number of privacy, security and technology experts have called on the Prime Minister to launch an immediate inquiry into the 2016 Census. “The Turnbull Government’s handling of the Census …
The census was an ‘immense failure of management’ that lacked basic planning
Digital Rights Watch’s Amy Gray speaks to ABC NewsRadio about the Census.
Independent inquiry needed into #Censusfail
An independent inquiry is needed to restore faith in the Australian Bureau of Statistics and Government’s ability to handle online privacy, according to online advocacy organization Digital Rights Watch.
What to do with your Census
By now, you’ve probably noticed the huge amount of chatter surrounding the 2016 National Census, and the changes that put individual privacy at risk. But does this warrant a full boycott?
The census is too important to boycott, despite serious privacy concerns
One of Australia’s richest sources of statistical data has had both its reputation and trust destroyed by the decision to retain name and address data – a decision made with little consultation and with no regard to the ramifications for individual’s right to privacy. But does this warrant an overall boycott of the census?
Address privacy concerns in the Census
Take action and stand up on privacy concerns in the 2016 Census.
GOMA Talks: The New Feminist Frontier
Our own Nic Suzor was talking about feminism, online abuse, and regulation at Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art recently.
Security in-a-Box
Security in-a-Box was created by Front Line Defenders in partnership with the Tactical Technology Collective to further help human rights activists to implement tactics and tools for digital security.
Me and My Shadow
Me and My Shadow is a project from the Tactical Technical Collective that helps you explore and minimise your ‘digital shadows’: the information traces you leave behind when you use the internet and mobile phones.
Our vision for a free and open internet
A democratic society will always involve some kind of negotiation between the interests of individual privacy and the need to protect people’s safety. Digital Rights Watch strives to participate in public debates about the nature of privacy using a human rights lens.
The not-crazy person’s guide to online privacy
Bloomberg’s cybersecurity reporters outline your options to improve online privacy on a scale from “sane” to “Snowden”.
UN Human Rights Council must support resolution on human rights on the internet
Digital Rights Watch has joined global calls for the UN Human Rights Council to adopt by consensus a resolution aimed at strengthening protections for freedom of expression, the right to privacy, and other human rights online.
Surveillance Self-Defense
Modern technology has given those in power new abilities to eavesdrop and collect data on innocent people. Surveillance Self-Defense is EFF’s guide to defending yourself and your friends from surveillance by using secure technology and developing careful practices.
Greens call for Digital Rights Commissioner
Interesting proposal from the Australian Greens: a new role to sit within the Australian Human Rights Commission, solely focused on upholding Australian citizen’s digital rights.
The Paranoid Conspiracy-Theorist’s Guide To Online Privacy & Security
In putting together the Paranoid Conspiracy-Theorist’s Guide To Online Privacy & Security, Make Use Of covers a wide range of topics, and offers tips to make your time online more secure.
Federal election 2016
The Federal Election is coming up fast, and here at Digital Rights Watch we wanted to delve into where each of the major political parties stand on key issues relating to digital rights. Check out our Election Scorecard.
Take Action: #KeepItOn
We’ve joined forces with Access Now and 70+ other organisations around the world in the #KeepItOn campaign.
Launch of global #KeepItOn campaign with nearly 70 organizations committing to fight internet shutdowns
Today, Digital Rights Watch joined with nearly 70 organizations from five continents in launched the #KeepitOn campaign to fight internet shutdowns worldwide.
Productivity Commission intellectual property inquiry
Read our take on the Productivity Commission public inquiry into Australia’s intellectual property system.
Beyond Privacy video
Didn’t get a chance to come to our panel discussion about Australia’s Privacy laws? You can still watch the whole discussion here.