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Livin’ on the land of Big Tech: The gentrification of the internet
Do you believe in technology? In the world wide web of mega-corporations, rent goes up while innovation goes down.
The anonymity argument: Debunking the real name fallacy
Originally published on Session. When the internet began, anonymity (or really, pseudonymity) was built into the experience. For the first time in history, we had mass-scale pseudonymous connection and communication. People were posting on bulletin
Global Encryption Day 2021: Live Q&A
Digital security is becoming increasingly undermined both at home in Australia and around the world. It’s important to explain and celebrate the important role encryption plays in keeping us safe and secure online. Join Executive
Digital Safety Tips: Staying safe in the digital world
There are hundreds of digital safety resources online. We reviewed some of these and— with added expertise from the OPTF team—we’ve compiled a list of tips on staying safe in your digital world.
On the recent Australian surveillance legislation
Originally published on Session. Regulators are increasingly acting with open hostility towards encryption, security, and privacy. The latest chapter in this sorry story took place in our own backyard when Australia’s government passed a new bill granting
Stifling speech: Censorship, centralisation, and sovereignty in the digital world
Now, your digital life is real. And your real life is digital. Who has control of your data? A company? Your government? Or you?
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