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Law enforcement agencies ramp up use of anti-encryption laws
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North Korea took US$2bn in cyberattacks to fund weapons program: UN report
"Widespread and increasingly sophisticated" cyberattacks steal from banks and cryptocurrency exchanges.
Aug 6 2019 6:37AM
Huawei leads Asian domination of UN patent applications in 2018
Asia accounts for majority of the international patent applications.
Mar 19 2019 12:06PM
UN chief urges global rules for cyber warfare
Warns next war will begin with 'massive cyber attack'.
Feb 20 2018 6:18AM
Australia drops four places in UN cyber security top ten
Downgraded for "co-operation".
Jul 6 2017 11:30AM
UN report calls for 'international warrant' governing surveillance
Special rapporteur issues grave warnings.
Mar 9 2017 10:06AM
Victorian privacy commissioner takes on special UN role
Investigating big data for the General Assembly.
Jul 22 2016 5:22PM
UN committee wants excessive electronic spying stopped
Five Eyes appeased in draft resolution.
Nov 27 2013 12:15PM
Obama orders curbs on NSA spying on UN headquarters
Follows Merkel phone tapping backlash.
Oct 30 2013 8:52AM
US intercepted UN comms: report
Chinese beat NSA to it.
Aug 26 2013 9:00AM
US spy agency tapped into UN communications: report
Chinese beat NSA to it.
Aug 26 2013 6:10AM
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Western democracies won't sign ITU treaty
Updated: Australia confirms position.
Dec 14 2012 7:20AM
Tough talks ahead for US internet protection proposal
US, Canada fail to win early approval.
Dec 5 2012 4:04PM
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EU, Australia join opposition to 'internet takeover'
Updated: Internet freedom gets more support.
Nov 23 2012 7:22PM
US Congress opposes UN telco treaty revisions
Unanimously passes resolution.
Aug 3 2012 12:30PM
Australia funds UN big data initiative
Privacy, data sharing concerns.
Jul 11 2012 12:10PM
UN investigates hack
Says exposed details were old.
Dec 1 2011 6:53AM
Australia set to sign UN treaty on electronic contracts
No objections from industry or other stakeholders.
Feb 7 2011 7:57PM
UN talks on Internet Regulation labelled "offensive"
US Congresswoman offers resolution: Hands off the internet!
Dec 20 2010 9:16AM
UN mulls internet regulation options
WikiLeaks sparks push for tighter controls.
Dec 17 2010 9:51AM
Conroy appointed to UN's broadband commission
Becomes a founding member of strategy group.
May 11 2010 4:38PM
