Promoting And Protecting Digital Rights Since 1994
EFA is an independent non-profit association that relies on membership subscriptions and donations. If you’re concerned about digital rights in Australia, please join or donate today.
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What Are The RES / DIS Codes And Why Do They Matter?
TL;DR: The eSafety Commissioner decided not to approve the Relevant Electronic Services (RES) and Designated Internet Services (DIS) codes because they didn’t go far enough in protecting children. DIS includes app providers, website operators, and services for storing files and photos such as Apple iCloud, Google Drive, and Microsoft OneDrive. RES pertains to dating sites, online games, and instant messaging. Commissioner Julie Inman Grant will now create mandatory industry standards…
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EFA Thanks Longtime Board Member Matt Watt For His Service
Electronic Frontiers Australia thanks outgoing board member Matt Watt for his years of service to the organisation.
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Your Say: The Future of Privacy Policies
Privacy policies are a problem. Less than one percent of people read them. And for those who do, it would take an estimated 44 hours per year to read and agree to common website privacy policies. In a perfect world, companies would adopt the less-is-more approach and simply collect data. After all, you can’t misuse or manipulate data you don’t have. In your opinion, what changes should be made to…
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EFA Voices Concerns on Privacy Act Report in Latest Submission
Electronic Frontiers Australia expresses concern about the Privacy Act in Attorney General’s report.
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OAIC Receives Minor Resourcing Boost: Good Start But Not Enough
Will the increased resources allocated to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner be enough?
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What’s on: Privacy Awareness Week
What’s on for Privacy Awareness Week 2023
Help fight for our digital rights
What We Do
Policy
We actively monitor a number of policy areas and specific issues. The topics below provide a detailed view of EFA’s policy positions.
Copyright
Australia’s copyright laws are outdated, inflexible and not fit for the digital age. As such, EFA is a long-standing supporter of reform of Australia’s Copyright Act.
Privacy & Security
Privacy is fundamentally about consent and control over access to information, and goes hand-in-hand with security. Privacy is a human right.
Censorship
Adults should be able to make their own informed decisions about what content they create and consume.
Encryption
Access to encryption technologies is vital for individuals and groups to be able to safeguard the security and privacy of their information.
Internet Safety
Surveillance is not safety. Safety for whom, against what? This complex problem is more likely to be exacerbated, rather than solved, by measures that allow for unaccountable surveillance and the undermining of communications security.
Surveillance
EFA is committed to ensuring that Australian’s home life is not subject to arbitrary interference.