06
Dec 2019
Press Release: Major amendments to encryption laws are a step in the right direction
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A coalition of human rights organisations, telecommunication industry and technology companies have today commented on the proposed amendments to the TOLA (Assistance and Access) Act 2018, tabled today in the Senate by Senator Kristina Kenneally. “It’s welcome to see the … Continue reading →

26
Nov 2019
EFA and Future Wise Urge Seriousness From Government On Health Data Security
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Digital rights groups Electronic Frontiers Australia and Future Wise today expressed their disappointment in the management of privacy and security of the My Health Record system, as highlighted by the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO)’s report released on Monday 25 … Continue reading →

02
Nov 2019
2019 EFA AGM will be held on November 24
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The Annual General Meeting of Electronic Frontiers Australia Inc. will be held on?Sunday 24 November 2019, via videoconference, at: 16:00 AEDT (NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS) 15:30 ACDT (SA) 15:00 AEST (QLD) 14:30 ACST (NT) 13:00 AWST (WA) The videoconference technology … Continue reading →

01
Nov 2019
Aaron Swartz Day CryptoBar
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We're proud to support the Aaron Swartz Day CryptoBar. Come meet other EFA members, 6-8PM, Thursday November 7 - Melbourne, Sydney & Brisbane, have friendly nerds help secure your stuff, and eat free pizza. Book now at https://pretix.eu/thoughtworks/ASDay2019/ .

25
Oct 2019
EFA Welcomes PJCIS Rejection Of Facial Recognition Bills
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Australia, 24 October 2019: Electronic Frontiers Australia welcomes the news today that the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) has rejected proposed legislation that would have created a facial recognition mass-surveillance system reminiscent of that used by the … Continue reading →