From EPIC.org: EPIC proudly announces the 2018 edition of the Privacy Law Sourcebook, the definitive reference guide to US and international privacy law. The Privacy Law Sourcebook is an edited collection of the primary legal instruments for privacy protection in the modern age, including United States law, International law, and [Read More…]
Stilgherrian reports: After carefully reading and considering 31 public submissions on the My Health Record privacy amendments, as well as three further documents from community health organisations, the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee’s report on its inquiry has made just one solitary recommendation. “The committee recommends the Bill be passed,” [Read More…]
Cyrus Farivar reports: Apple has filed its formal opposition to a new bill currently being proposed by the Australian government that critics say would weaken encryption. If it passes, the “Assistance and Access Bill 2018” would create a new type of warrant that would allow what governments often call “lawful [Read More…]
Bob Gellman offers a possible compromise solution to get us all moving forward in this country. He writes, in part: Nothing can happen with a major compromise, and that’s what I offer here. I don’t have a fully comprehensive solution, but I suggest a way to address most of the [Read More…]