Supporting Families, Protecting Privacy: Why a Social Media Ban Misses the Mark
Electronic Frontiers Australia (‘EFA’) believes the Prime Minister’s proposed bill to ban young people from social media is a tactic to pave the way for unpopular Digital ID for adults. The default minimum age for social media platforms is already 13 to comply with the U.S. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), which prohibits the […]
EFA Supports Responsible AI
EFA has welcomed the opportunity to comment on the Safe and Responsible AI consultation. EFA harnesses the expertise of digital experts who volunteer to craft relevant, meaningful and informed submissions that fight for our digital rights. This takes time and resources. Please consider making a donation to EFA. We need your support to rally more […]
What’s on: Privacy Awareness Week
What’s on for Privacy Awareness Week 2023
Draft Online Safety (Basic Online Safety Expectations) Determination 2021 consultation
EFA has made a submission to the Draft Online Safety (Basic Online Safety Expectations) Determination 2021 consultation and we encourage you to make one as well. If you’re unsure how to go about writing a submission, check out this video we made with our friends at Digital Rights Watch: Submissions close today, so get cracking! […]
Electronic Frontiers Australia – ‘Experts Weigh in’
Experts weigh in on digital rights reform. Digital policy is a sticky web of disjointed laws, privacy concerns and violations of our civil liberties. Most of us are concerned about mass surveillance, targeted advertising and government hacking but when it comes to improving and protecting our digital rights, where to begin? Digital rights are fundamental […]