law-enforcement

Australia's anti-encryption laws stay unchanged

Australia's anti-encryption laws stay unchanged

As review decides two more reviews are needed pronto.
Ry Crozier Apr 4 2019 6:30AM Security
National real-time intelligence system quietly gets another $59m

National real-time intelligence system quietly gets another $59m

Govt approves full funding for tranche one.
Justin Hendry Jan 15 2019 12:00PM Strategy
Optus warns decryption bill contains 'unfettered' power

Optus warns decryption bill contains 'unfettered' power

Can change terms of voluntary cooperation agreements on-the-fly.
Ry Crozier Sep 22 2018 10:53AM Networking
Qld Police digital chief jumps to ATO

Qld Police digital chief jumps to ATO

But no replacement waiting in the wings.
Justin Hendry Sep 12 2018 7:00AM Strategy
NSW Police buys 1000 biometric scanners for the beat

NSW Police buys 1000 biometric scanners for the beat

Will tether with smartphones.
Justin Hendry May 28 2018 12:10PM Hardware
AFP revives investigation system replacement

AFP revives investigation system replacement

After cancelling 2013 project.
Justin Hendry Apr 30 2018 12:06PM Strategy
Australia queues to broker offshore data access deal with US

Australia queues to broker offshore data access deal with US

Welcomes recently-passed law.
Ry Crozier Apr 9 2018 6:41AM Cloud
Former Defence exec becomes ACIC's new CIO

Former Defence exec becomes ACIC's new CIO

Will oversee national criminal intelligence sharing systems.
Justin Hendry Jan 18 2018 3:06PM Strategy
National real-time intelligence sharing system edges closer

National real-time intelligence sharing system edges closer

ACIC appeals for funding after two-year pilot.
Justin Hendry Nov 13 2017 6:45AM Strategy
New US surveillance rules raise privacy concerns

New US surveillance rules raise privacy concerns

Changes make it easier for law enforcement agencies to access warrants.
Staff Writers Oct 28 2016 11:40AM Security
Queensland Police appoints 'visionary' chief digital officer

Queensland Police appoints 'visionary' chief digital officer

Strategic exec won't be distracted by keeping the lights on.
Paris Cowan Sep 28 2016 6:20AM Strategy
Qld police want new powers to access cloud-based evidence

Qld police want new powers to access cloud-based evidence

Call for modernisation of ten-year-old laws.
Paris Cowan Nov 2 2015 2:04PM Strategy
Qld Police pilots iPad traffic infringement notices app

Qld Police pilots iPad traffic infringement notices app

Can now issue notices electronically.
Allie Coyne Sep 17 2015 10:08AM Software
Microsoft warns of 'global free-for-all' if US can access Irish servers

Microsoft warns of 'global free-for-all' if US can access Irish servers

Privacy battle plays out in court.
Staff Writers Sep 10 2015 6:49AM Storage
Govt funds $18.5m Aussie facial recognition database

Govt funds $18.5m Aussie facial recognition database

Law enforcement agencies to share images.
Allie Coyne Sep 9 2015 1:10PM Software
NSW cops to get portable fingerprint scanners

NSW cops to get portable fingerprint scanners

Collecting biometrics in the field.
Paris Cowan Aug 21 2015 11:27AM Hardware
NSW Police arrest 21 in online drug crackdown

NSW Police arrest 21 in online drug crackdown

Technology posing "unique challenge" to law enforcement.
Staff Writers Aug 19 2015 4:26PM Security
AFP dumps $145m investigation system replacement

AFP dumps $145m investigation system replacement

Exclusive: Contractor sacked from PROMIS project.
Paris Cowan Aug 19 2015 6:55AM Software
Australia-wide missing persons matching system to go live next week

Australia-wide missing persons matching system to go live next week

CrimTrac completes new interstate data capability.
Paris Cowan Jul 30 2015 11:40AM Software
When spyware merchants get hacked

When spyware merchants get hacked

Hacking Team attack points to bad business practices all round.
Juha Saarinen Jul 7 2015 2:30PM Security

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