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COVIDSafe privacy protections now locked in law
Contact tracing app bill passes with minor improvements.
May 14 2020 11:28AM
Microsoft alarmed by secrecy provisions in CLOUD Act-readying bill
Wants "blanket" ban on disclosure axed.
May 8 2020 12:08PM
Govt unveils COVIDSafe contact tracing app bill
Unlawful access punishable by five years jail.
May 5 2020 6:48AM
Google warns of overreach in proposed cross-border data access regime
Fines for non-compliance go against the CLOUD Act.
May 4 2020 1:08PM
Govt clears the way for US CLOUD Act data swap deal
Introduces bill to formalise future bilateral agreement.
Mar 5 2020 2:24PM
Home Affairs rejects claims anti-encryption laws conflict with US CLOUD Act
“No issues” that would prevent bilateral agreement.
Jan 14 2020 12:40PM
Poor debate, understanding damaging tech laws: Labor
"Policy has fallen too far behind the pace of technological change".
Nov 20 2019 1:37PM
Digital ID laws needed before bank, state govt buy-in: DTA
Decentralised identity model can't progress without.
Oct 28 2019 12:58PM
Senate pushes encryption fix for US CLOUD Act fracture
To ensure Australian access to US servers.
Oct 17 2019 6:10PM
Govt to reintroduce consumer data right bill
After it lapsed at parliament’s dissolution.
Jul 22 2019 1:08PM
MIT 'net policy wonks say decryption bill is unworkable
Disputes feasibility of encryption access without security risks.
Oct 12 2018 9:50AM
Decryption laws enter parliament
Less than two weeks after public consultation closes.
Sep 20 2018 10:07PM
Govt asked to 'strengthen' temporary mobile tower rules
Proposal doesn’t pass senate unscathed.
Sep 11 2018 8:10AM
Govt finally reveals how it plans to target encryption
Will involve weakening the security of services.
Aug 14 2018 8:10AM
Govt to introduce legislation for broadband tax
$7.10 minimum monthly charge.
May 8 2017 11:05AM
ACT opposition wants a slice of driverless car market
Canberra trials could be on the way.
Jan 25 2016 5:33PM
Canada bans automatic software installations
Kosher code caught by anti-malware law.
Jan 16 2015 6:26AM
UK passes controversial data retention bill
Telcos forced to store user data for a year.
Jul 18 2014 11:52AM
US FAA parks Amazon drone delivery plans
Disputed legislation up for renewal.
Jun 25 2014 11:38AM
Privacy Act audits will consider infosec budgets
But commissioner says lax resources no excuse to not patch.
Mar 5 2014 3:34AM
