Modern Australian

New data access bill shows we need to get serious about privacy with independent oversight of the law

  • Written by Greg Austin, Professor UNSW Canberra Cyber, UNSW
New data access bill shows we need to get serious about privacy with independent oversight of the lawMICK TSIKAS/AAP

The federal government today announced its proposed legislation to give law enforcement agencies yet more avenues to reach into our private lives through access to our personal communications and data. This never-ending story of parliamentary bills defies logic, and is not offering the necessary oversight and protections.

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