19 Oct 2022
16 Dec 2021
Paul Karp @Gu: Australia and US sign Cloud Act deal to help law enforcement agencies demand data from tech giants
7 Feb 2020 Privacy
Gu: Web browsing histories are being given to Australian police under data retention powers
15 Oct 2019
Not a new news, just a refresh by
8 Oct 2019
Update on Peter's trip to the US #spygate
#mategate
Twitts linked to @MsVeruca having a break. Watch out trolls + unrelated ads.
Useful link from MW: Have you been legally threatened ?
What's going on now in the wake of Peter Dutton and Michael Cash's comments threatening democracy - right to protest and right to welfare (Social Security Act?). Another MP's role is in question.
6 Oct 2019
Peter Dutton's trip to the US to seek 'lawfull access' to encryption..
#auspol: Looks like that it is a game of mates. See enclosed
'WARRANT Requirement' for silence.
They had a 'presser'? on Friday at 4.00pm?.
3 & 5 Oct 2019
Have your say
There have been complaints of Twitter not delivering.
Cartoon
Keep it up everyone
Misuse of power ?
Re: Trump Impeachment. ScoMo agreed with Trump to help gather info against the inquiry by Robert Muller, a former FBI chief. There was also an official letter of support (dated 28 May 2019) from Joe Hockey to AG of theUS.
2 Oct 2019
Misuse of power ?
1 Oct 2019
In my case, minor issues have been of:
online car insurance and
internet banking password recovery/reset. Credit card + mobile phone are needed.
30 Sep 2019
Good point.
30 Nov 2018
ComputerWorld: Greens back govt's expansion of website-blocking scheme
27 Nov 2018
MarkDreyfus V #aabill
26 Nov 2018
#aabill: asio used to push for powers / to be used for political gains
Gu: Web browsing histories are being given to Australian police under data retention powers
15 Oct 2019
Not a new news, just a refresh by
8 Oct 2019 Update on Peter's trip to the US #spygate
fyi from Rosie Williams @InfoAus
Update on Peter's trip to the US #spygate
Paul Bongiorno: "The powerful cabinet minister, who has extensive control of Australia’s
domestic security apparatus and who has been the major driver in the
production of an increasing number of draconian bills invading personal
privacy and liberties and criminalising journalism, now has climate
change protesters in the gun"
7 Oct 2019
Useful link from MW: Have you been legally threatened ?
What's going on now in the wake of Peter Dutton and Michael Cash's comments threatening democracy - right to protest and right to welfare (Social Security Act?). Another MP's role is in question.
Peter Dutton's trip to the US to seek 'lawfull access' to encryption..
#auspol: Looks like that it is a game of mates. See enclosed
29 April 2017
Have not read all news and a quick look around including #Metadata finds:
'WARRANT Requirement' for silence.
They had a 'presser'? on Friday at 4.00pm?.
FYI from ind investigative journalist MW: Have you been legally threatened ?
This is what happened to him: 8 June 2018 Michael West: The billionaire threatening to sue me
A reminder of:
I
feel much much better .. (additional data of me: a retired public
services vet, a cancer survivor. I am childless and have been living
with chronic pain). Update of me@11Oct: just do justice, neither for
money nor publicity.
Have your say
Read the article by J.Taylor and thread started by the author.
2 Oct 2019There have been complaints of Twitter not delivering.
Cartoon
Re: Trump Impeachment. ScoMo agreed with Trump to help gather info against the inquiry by Robert Muller, a former FBI chief. There was also an official letter of support (dated 28 May 2019) from Joe Hockey to AG of theUS.
2 Oct 2019
Misuse of power ?
In my case, minor issues have been of:
online car insurance and
internet banking password recovery/reset. Credit card + mobile phone are needed.
MW (21 Sep): Govt + private business + changed laws to hide financial disclosures.
Few tweets related to ScoMo's recent visit to US
Good point.
Read the article by J.Taylor and thread started by the author
IMO, encryption should be protected.
29 Nov 2018
ComputerWorld: Greens back govt's expansion of website-blocking scheme
27 Nov 2018
MarkDreyfus V #aabill
#aabill: asio used to push for powers / to be used for political gains
Issues raised by the IGIS and the ombudsman
18 Nov 2018
SMH: Benefits from big data at risk from untrustworthy, bungling politicians
#aabill V political opponents
Who watches the 'watchers'?
We need to protect our civil liberties
22 Nov 2018
It was the time before the winter break. Why rush it now before the festive season?
23 Nov 2018
Metadata (laws passed on 27 Mar 2015) continued. Karen Middleton follows the work of
Jonathan Holmes A chilling step closer to Australian secret police
Firms V aabill
Voice from auspol
Letter from Labor Mark Dreyfus to the lib government. Dutton who is in charge of Home Affairs has not responded.
SMH: Benefits from big data at risk from untrustworthy, bungling politicians
12 Nov 2018
IA Liberal Party harnesses i360 big data in time for 2019 Federal Election
Crikey: 'The government this morning unveiled the Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment (Assistance and Access) Bill 2018, designed to radically expand government powers to spy on Australians by forcing tech companies to help it defeat encryption'.
Gu: Trusting the govt to protect civil liberties? That's a sick joke
Crikey: An incomplete list of evidence that Australia is becoming a police state. Show thread
The faceless bureaucracy that's pushing us down the road to a police state
Excellent info from Lilla, the whisperer seems to go through the
400-page bill. The more I learn about this 'terrifying' bill, the more
sickening I feel. Really disappointed with those, who are on the 'nat
security' committee, and with the knowledge of those, who are the true
targets of The 'Foreign Interference and Espionage Bill', which is used
to mislead ordinary Aussies. Check it out at the original version Nat Security Legislation Amendment Bill 2017
Lilla: 'tough new data laws'
How about Murdoch?
19 May 2018
brisbane times MPs' expanded oversight of spy agencies under cloud
10 May 2018
Federal labor budget reply, Bill Shorten speech: Integrity Commission
An update on super-minister Dutton
'Peter Dutton is arguably the most powerful person in the country. In his new ministry he has oversight for national security, for the Federal Police, Border Force and ASIO, for the law enforcement and emergency management functions of the Attorney-General’s Department, the transport security functions of the Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities, the counterterrorism and cybersecurity functions of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, the multicultural affairs functions of the Department of Social Services, and the entire Department of Immigration and Border Protection.' by Julian Burnside. Read full article here
11 Dec 2017
Jonathan Holme is back with his tweet on new security laws. Read
I have known this former journalist, media watch presenter through his work
It is noticed that the proposed bill was quietly gone through the House just after same-sex marriage bill turned into law a few days ago.
10 December 2017
A reminder re Sky: Peter Dutton will be taking over super ministry
Gu: Data breach hits Department of Social Services credit card system
Federal labor budget reply, Bill Shorten speech: Integrity Commission
Home Affairs & Integrity Agencies info
2 May 2018 
Guardian: Victoria threatens to pull out of facial recognition scheme citing fears of Dutton power grab
28 Apr 2018
6 Oct 2017 Facial recognition database
The Conversation: We'll be no safer with a national facial recognition database
An update on super-minister Dutton
'Peter Dutton is arguably the most powerful person in the country. In his new ministry he has oversight for national security, for the Federal Police, Border Force and ASIO, for the law enforcement and emergency management functions of the Attorney-General’s Department, the transport security functions of the Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities, the counterterrorism and cybersecurity functions of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, the multicultural affairs functions of the Department of Social Services, and the entire Department of Immigration and Border Protection.' by Julian Burnside. Read full article here
11 Dec 2017
Jonathan Holme is back with his tweet on new security laws. Read
10 December 2017
A reminder re Sky: Peter Dutton will be taking over super ministry
"The department says it has 82 communications staff,
22 of whom are
dedicated to its "24/7 media operations", including social media."
22 & 24 November 2017
Gu: Data breach hits Department of Social Services credit card system
10 July 2017 The politics of personal data
'Under national security laws, phone and
internet records of all Australians are held for two years. How much
trust do you have in the following organisations to store your personal
data safely and in a way that would prevent abuse?'
| Total lot/some trust | Total little/no trust | A lot of trust | Some trust | Little trust | No trust | Don't know | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security agencies such as the Australian federal police, local police and ASIO | 64% | 32% | 21% | 43% | 20% | 12% | 5% |
| The government | 43% | 52% | 9% | 34% | 31% | 21% | 5% |
| Telecommunications companies and internet service providers | 29% | 67% | 4% | 25% | 36% | 31% | 4% |
| Other private companies | 24% | 69% | 2% | 22% | 35% | 34% | 7% |
2 November 2017
"The department says it has 82 communications staff,
22 of whom are
dedicated to its "24/7 media operations", including social media."
12 Oct 2017 
smh: Hackers stole 30 gigabytes of data inc. on the Defence projects
sbs: Defence contractor had IT systems hacked as govt reveals cyber attacks jumped by 15%
9 Oct 2017
Defence contractor's computer system hacked
sbs: Defence contractor had IT systems hacked as govt reveals cyber attacks jumped by 15%
Defence contractor's computer system hacked
6 Oct 2017
Facial recognition database
Facial recognition database
The Conversation: We'll be no safer with a national facial recognition database
"The department says it has 82 communications staff,
22 of whom are
dedicated to its "24/7 media operations", including social media."
23 July 2017 Individuals and lawyers v 'home office', licence to spy on anyone
The smh: Intelligence watchdog lacks resources and needs to triple staff, review finds
BGR: Australia, the latest country to have no idea how encryption works
FR: The new Home Affairs dpt goes much further than a ministerial shake-up
18 July 2017
AFP + ASIO + Border Farce + parts of immigration = 'Home Office'
gu: Is the government protecting us or neglecting us?
'Under national security laws, phone and
internet records of all Australians are held for two years. How much
trust do you have in the following organisations to store your personal
data safely and in a way that would prevent abuse?'
| Total lot/some trust | Total little/no trust | A lot of trust | Some trust | Little trust | No trust | Don't know | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security agencies such as the Australian federal police, local police and ASIO | 64% | 32% | 21% | 43% | 20% | 12% | 5% |
| The government | 43% | 52% | 9% | 34% | 31% | 21% | 5% |
| Telecommunications companies and internet service providers | 29% | 67% | 4% | 25% | 36% | 31% | 4% |
| Other private companies | 24% | 69% | 2% | 22% | 35% | 34% | 7% |
ABCnews: ATO staffer leaks phone hacking how-to online reveals fraud investigation tactics
The tax office was unaware of the breach when contacted for comment.
6 July 2017 abcNEWS: Do Not Call Register
and 'do not knock'. Read more of consumer rights via ACCC
CHOICE research findings
- 89% of Australians are receiving unsolicited calls
- 93% find them annoying
- 74% think charities shouldn't be allowed to call numbers on the Do Not Call Register
The smh. G20 summit: Turnbull to urge Trump to act against tech terrorists
4 July 2017
The Age: A Real Mediscare
6.14pm The Age: Centrelink hacking into fraudsters' phones
4.17 AEST gu: 'Petya' ransomware attack, the second major attack in two months
3.44pm iTnews: Au pushes ahead with plans to pressure tech firms on encrytion
16 Jun The Conversation The new data retention law seriously invades our privacy -
and it's time we took action
11 June 2017
Access to encrypted communications
gu: GB's cryptowars
gu: Coalition want law changed to allow decryption of terrorist communication
smh: How the Turnbull government plans access to encrypted messages
13 Oct, 2014 YouTube: AG George Brandis Metadata 'car crash' interview
Government and GB must learn from data retention mess with encryption
19 May 2017 Massive Tax fraud & Privacy breach Investigations
ATO deputy commissioner charged for allegedly abusing his posiition to get access into information for his son
Adam Cranston left AFP offices in Sydney on Thursday. He is out on $300,000 bail.
How about those charged with minor offences, unable to pay for bail and left in jail waiting for the day in court. Is it fair? Have a look at diversion program in Victoria? Yes or no depends on each case.
14 May 2017 Federal Budget
Polies, Media Reform/Package and 'Drug Tests' on trial
Interesting findings via Insiders. Polies and reporters inc. the presenter Barrie be tested? Following is a couple of I saw and heard on the program:
13 May 2017 The Conversation NHS ransomware cyber-attack was preventable
I am for: Get a warrant for Everyone, not just every journo
US 'data retention' laws did not work and they were dumped. 
13 Oct, 2014 YouTube: AG George Brandis Metadata 'car crash' interview
Government and GB must learn from data retention mess with encryption
ATO deputy commissioner charged for allegedly abusing his posiition to get access into information for his son
How about those charged with minor offences, unable to pay for bail and left in jail waiting for the day in court. Is it fair? Have a look at diversion program in Victoria? Yes or no depends on each case.
14 May 2017 Federal Budget
Polies, Media Reform/Package and 'Drug Tests' on trial
Interesting findings via Insiders. Polies and reporters inc. the presenter Barrie be tested? Following is a couple of I saw and heard on the program:
'Do nothing budget' Treasurer!
and
in relation to the political reporter and author guy. Sorry can't
remember the name. I could not stop laughing with his comment on 'single
parent' benefits based on an article on Sunday Mail.
Was this on trial?
"Who will test the drug testers"?
19 May 2017 5.12am The Conversation: How Trump could be removed from office
18 May 2017 gu: Trump-Russia investigation: special counsel appointed to inquiry
Appointment of Special Counsel Letter
Appointment of Special Counsel Letter
16 May 2017 Case of Rod Culleton in The high court
by Conor Deane-Mckenna, Doctoral Researcher in Cyberwarfare
For those Window XP users by Jack@Gu 11apr2014
1 May 2017I am for: Get a warrant for Everyone, not just every journo
and I support decent independent investigative journalists
My own experience as ME as well as a former community legal information officer, I do not support our metadata retention laws. ..misused for bullying, corruption and/or political gains
Have not read all news and a quick look around including #Metadata finds:
'WARRANT requirements' for silence.
They had a 'presser'? on Friday at 4.00pm?.
Go Anna Johnston. Her article on 2016 census
A former deputy privacy commissioner decides a boycott because of detailed data-linking on every individual 6 aug 2016
The list of more than 60 agencies is found late today 1 May 2017
(the link to the list on ABC was open yesterday and is blocked this evening)
Remember the great Jonathan Holmes, former journalist@TheAge
with his report: A chilling step closer to Australian secret police
I support Independent and Quality news
10 April 2017 Crikey/US: Anonymous Twitter account scares off Homeland Security
2 April 2017
update on the referral: Media Release letter on Tudge's homepage
19 May 2017 New privacy code for (Cth) public servants
28 May 2017 Latest from crikeyNEWS
14 March 2017 The Conversation
8 March 2017 theguardian/Hacking
Data protection: Wonder if I am hacked..
.. and someone@CIA watches too much Dr Who
smh: Mobile phone records and home address for sale
26 August 2016 #CensusFail Newspaper headlines in the old days
Privacy and the 2016 by Bill McLennan
".. the most significant invasion of privacy ever.. "
25 July 2016 The Conversation
9.21am gu Edward Snowden designs data-monitoring phone case
14 June 2016
19 April 2016
iTnews: Is the ABS turning Census data into a hacker's honeypot?
Concenrs raised about privacy and data integrity
Australia's attacks on journalists' sources are about politics, not national security
14 April Federal police admit seeking access to reporter's metadata without warrant
Shops can track you via your smartphone, privacy watchdog warns
4 December 2015 13.18 gu
Telcos and security agencies exempted from data breach rules in draft bill
26 Oct 2015 abc4C Digital Dissidents:
Blowing the whistle on govt surveillance around the globe
21 Oct 2015 gu Just a third of ISPs' data retention plans have been processed by govt
15 Oct 2015 abc-Lateline
Panel: Professor Alan Dupont of international security and Nicky Hager, an author and investigative jo
YouTube: Brandis defends Data Laws"Only those using info super highway affected"
13 October 2015 abcNEWS
YouTubeAu Avoiding metadata retention by Malcolm Turnbull
Majority of ISPs not ready for metadata laws that come into force today
gu: eight out of 10 telcos not ready for start of scheme
Mashable-Aus: Planning to avoid data law? Not all VPNs are created equal
gu: eight out of 10 telcos not ready for start of scheme
Mashable-Aus: Planning to avoid data law? Not all VPNs are created equal
Defending our basic human rights: Surveillance Self-Defense
9 Oct 2015 14.05 AEDT gu Turnbull defends use of secret messaging apps and private email server
7 Oct 2015 The Age Comment Re: Mainstream media
Pay up or lose the benefits of real journalism
1 Oct 2015 13.50 AEST the guardian
Privacy watchdog to release audit findings on personal data handling
13.09 'Governments do not like FoI': the war on Aus's privacy and info watchdog
A chilling step closer to Australian secret police by Jonathan Holmes@TheAge
Best VPN Providers: What Australians need to know
19 June 2015 gu
Australians' phone and internet details accessed 334,658 times in 2013-14
4 June 2015- ABCnews/Lateline
Video: Interview: Glenn Greenwald, American lawyer, journalist and author who first published reports on Edward Snowden leaks flagging more revelations on Australian mass surveillance
26 May 2015 11.13, the guardian/opinion/Freedom of speech by Richard Ackland
Mass surveillance makes us subjects of the state. That's chilling
26 May 2015 09.01 AEST, the guardian/tech/hacking by Alex Hern
Legal experts call for greater scrutiny of surveillance laws
22 May 2015- 9:21am, The Age/tech news
Australia leading in hacking mobile phones document revealed
9 May 2015, 3:30pm from ABC/news/lateline
9 May 2015, 3:30pm from ABC/news/lateline
4 May, 2015 from The Age/comment by Ross Coulthart
22 April, 2015 from The Age/comment by Jonathan Holmes
A chilling step closer to Australian secret police
27 March 2015 C/net Internet/Claire Reilly
Mandatory Data Retention laws pass Australian Parliament
Mandatory Data Retention laws pass Australian Parliament
26 Mar 2015, 8:19pm from ABCnews Melbourne, Vic
Data retention laws (Political Correspondent)
Privacy Awareness Week (Commissioner for Privacy & Data Protection)
19 February 2015 3.53pm RNabc: Metadata regime open to abuse: insider
Privacy Awareness Week (Commissioner for Privacy & Data Protection)
19 February 2015 3.53pm RNabc: Metadata regime open to abuse: insider